Elizabeth I (1558-1603) Flashcards
What year was Elizabeth’s Church Settlement?
1559
What did the Elizabeth Church Settlement establish?
Created a middle way between Catholics and Protestants.
Established Royal Supremacy
Way Church would be organised
What year was Act of Supremacy under Elizabeth?
1559
What did the Act of Supremacy establish during Elizabeth?
Elizabeth chose the title Supreme Governor
Churchmen had to swear oath to Supreme Governor
Commissioners sent to investigate
2 Archbishops (Canterbury and York)
What year was Act of Uniformity under Elizabeth?
1559
What did the Act of Uniformity establish during Elizabeth?
Rules about appearances of the churches
1549 First Prayer Book should still be followed
Alter replaced with protestant communion table, Catholic crosses could be placed on the table
Keeping Catholic appearances in the Church
Failure to attend Church - fine
Saying mass - death penalty
Altering mass - heavily fined
What year was Royal Injunctions under Elizabeth?
1559