Mary Religion Flashcards
1
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Mary I religious aims
A
to abolish the doctrinal changes of Henry VIII and particularly
Edward VI
to restore papal supremacy
Restoring the monasteries, nunneries and chantries in their entire capacity.
Restoring the related land and wealth stripped from the Church under both Henry VIII and Edward VI.
To repeal all ecclesiastical legislation of the Reformation Parliament.
To eradicate all traces of heresy and cleanse England of Protestantism.
2
Q
Act of Repeal 1553
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- Nullified all reforms by Henry and Edward
3
Q
Treason Act 1553
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you couldnt debate religion
4
Q
What was Mary’s religious motiviations
A
She wanted England to return to its pious state of catholicism and save it from damnation
5
Q
Second act of repeal 1554
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Restored papal authority
6
Q
How did Mary deal with protestantism
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- Appointing catholics to positions of power
- Arresting powerful protestants like cramner
- Burnt Heretics on the stake
