2. Religious change Flashcards
What religion did England shift to under Edward VI?
Protestantism
What was Somersets approach to religious reform?
His religious policy was cautious.
However, a much more radical approach was adopted in some areas.
Somerset’s period of power experienced attack on religious practice, particularly in London.
What was the Book of Common Prayer?
Introduced in May 1549
Created by Archbishop Cranmer who had a moderate religious values and wanted to avoid religious tension.
What did the Book of Common Prayer establish?
It established a single form for services for the Church of England and translated the services into English to enhance understanding of the key texts.
When was the denunciation of images in London?
February 1547
When were a series of radical royal injunctions introduced?
July 1547
When was the dissolution of the chanceries?
December 1547
When was the Act of Uniformity passed?
January 1548
What was the significance of the denunciation of images in London?
Reflected the radical attitudes among churchmen.
It was supported by government and Protestant activists within London.
What was the significance of the religious injunctions?
Reflected radical attitudes in government.
Attacked features of popular Catholicism, such as lights, images, stained glass, processions and practices.
What was the significance of the dissolution of chanceries?
Chanceries, guilds and lay brotherhoods were abolished and their property seized by the crown.
Gave the Crown money to pay for their expensive foreign policy.
What was the significance of the Book of Common Prayer?
Allowed a uniform approach to religious services.
Imposed a more moderate approach to religious reform than that which has been followed in 1547.
What was the social impact of religious changes under Somerset?
The attack on religious practices, dissolution of chanceries and plundering of resources destroyed many traditional catholic practices.
This was emphasised by the crown’s confiscation of money and property which underpinned charitable activities, feasts and celebrations.
What was Northumberland’s strategy in relation to the Church?
He took a more radical approach
He wished to continue the Protestant reforms initiated by Somerset.
He sought to plunder more of its wealth.
What caused a more radical approach to religion under Northumberland?
Cranmer introduced a more radical Book of Common Prayer in 1552.
The radical John Hooper, Bishop of Gloucester was gaining influence.
Reflected the growing influence of Edward VI on the policy-making process.
