Challenges to the Religious Settlement Flashcards
1
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What did Puritans do in challenge to the Religious Settlement?
A
Ignored the act of uniformity by:
- Banning organ music
- Abolishing certain holy days
- Arguing whether people should stand or kneel during Holy Communion
2
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What was the crucifix controversy?
A
- The use of the crucifix angered the puritans as the bible had no reference to it
3
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What was the outcome of the crucifix controversy?
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- Elizabeth had to back down
- weren’t enough Protestant Bishops to start dismissing them
- Elizabeth no longer insisted on a crucifix in every church
4
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What was the vestment controversy?
A
- Puritans disagreed with the use of vestments
- Argued priests should wear plain clothes as they weren’t more powerful than anyone else
5
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What was the outcome of the vestment controversy?
A
- Most priests did what was commanded and wore vestments
6
Q
What were recusants?
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- Catholics that refused to attend Protestant services
- 1/3 of nobility and a decent proportion of gentry
7
Q
Why did the Dutch revolt happen?
A
- growing discontent in Netherlands about Spanish rule since the 1550s
- Spanish persecuted Dutch Protestants
8
Q
When did the Dutch Protestants revolt?
A
1568
9
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What happened during the revolt?
A
- Spain defeated the rebellion
- Many Dutch protestants fled to England as refugees
10
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What problems did Elizabeth get from the revolt?
A
- alba’s army was within invading distance of England
- Elizabeth worried she was becoming most prominent Protestant Monarch
11
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What were Elizabeth’s responses?
A
- chose not to engage with Spain but didn’t turn away Dutch rebels
- allowed sea beggars to shelter in English ports
