Elizabeth's reign 1558-71 Flashcards
Who did she appoint to the Council on 20th November?
Sir William Cecil as Principal Secretary, Thomas Parry and her friend Robert Dudley.
When was Elizabeth’s succession proclaimed?
Nicholas Heath announced Mary’s death to parliament and proclaimed Elizabeth’s succession.
What were the ideas and policies of Elizabeth?
The 1558 Spanish ambassador stated that she gave orders like her father, as Elizabeth was determined to preserve the prerogative powers of the Crown.
What was the Act of Supremacy, 1559?
Restore the royal supremacy in the Church, which had removed in Queen Mary’s reign
What was the act of uniformity 1559?
Restore a single form of worship
What were the royal injunctions 1559?
To make provision for act of uniformity in every individual parish church
What were the Thirty Nine articles of Religion, 1563?
To define the faith of the Elizabethan Church, asserting importance of predestination and associating with John Calvin
What was the Jewel’s Apology of 1562?
He stated that England had now begun to return to the initial Catholic state
