Elizabeth Religious Settlement

Question 1

Act of supremacy

Answer 1

1. Elizabeth was made supreme governor of the church
2. All the clergy and officals had to take an oath to her as supreme governor
3. All hersey laws were repealed

Question 2

Act of uniformity

Answer 2

1. The 1552 book of common prayer was used in all churches
2. All must church on Sundays or pay a fine of one shilling.
3. The black rubric from 1552 which denined the real or bodliy presence of christ was ommitted

Question 3

Other acts

Answer 3

1. Taxes paid by church were to be paid by Elizabeth.
2. The monasteries restored by mary dissolved and lands were confirmed as legal possessions of those who required them
3. Clergy could marry but their wives must be approved by the Bishop