Mary I Flashcards
1
Q
When did Mary I become Queen
A
- 1553
- after the death of Edward VI
2
Q
What religion was Mary I
A
- Catholic
- wanted to restore Catholicism in England
3
Q
What were the problems that made it harder for Mary I to restore Catholicism
A
- the monasteries has been dissolved and it would cost too much money to restore them
- Mary I was 37 and didn’t have any children
- her half sister Elizabeth I was her heir
- there were still some powerful Protestants who hated Catholicism
4
Q
When did Mary I marry Phillip II
A
- 1554
- powerful Catholic
- hope he would give her a child
5
Q
What did Mary I do to punish those who went against Catholicism
A
- 1555 — 1558
- 284 Protestants were burned to death
6
Q
What changes did Mary I make to the church
A
- brought back old Catholic prayer book
- services were in Latin
- altars were brought back
- stained glass window were re-installed
- priests wore back there fine robes
