Catholic Opposition Flashcards
why was excommunication important
it meant that English catholics could act upon their queen
why was this important (papal bull)
It was a danger to the religious settlement because it meant the catholics were uprising
what was the disadvantage (papal bull)
Catholic people preferred to stay secretive about their religious beliefs and still remained loyal to Elizabeth
what was enforced after the papal bull (1570)
There were series of acts designed to protect Elizabeth from any consequences
Who was Mary Queen of Scots
Elizabeth’s cousin
Why did people believe MQS would’ve been a better Queen
People saw MQS as legitimate and saw her as their rightful leader
What did MQS do that caused more religious problems
MQS had some input in all of the plots to take over Elizabeth and replace her with MQS
Why was Elizabeth worried about MQS
Elizabeth knew that if MQS was in charge it meant that England would turn into a catholic country causing a lot of problems between religion
When was the Northern Earls
1569
What happened in the Northern Earls
In November 1569 the Duke of Norfolk broke out a plan to marry Mary to have her recognised as Elizabeths heir
When the plan was uncovered the Earls were scared to be executed so they resorted to the plan to rebel and overthrow Elizabeth
What was the result of the Northern Earls
MQS imprisoned
Northumberland executed and so were 400 troops
How did this effect Elizabeth (NE)
Major threat to Elizabeth and one of the most serious rebellions
It created fear to English protestants
Led to the excommunication of Elizabeth
