Nature Of Catholic Threat

Question 1

Key points of counter reformation:

Answer 1

The pope stated:

• Catholics were going to tackle the spread of Protestantism.
• They should kill protestants, and wage war on Protestant countries.
• Catholics should not attend Church of England services.

-This meant that England was a target for Catholic countries.

Elizabeth did not punish recusants severely, as she didn’t want martyrs, and she let people practice their religion in private.

Question 2

Why was there a northern revolt, 1569?

Answer 2

• The earls wanted Catholicism restored I England.
• The earls had lost power since England was ruled by Elizabeth.
• Elizabeth refused to marry or name an heir, creating uncertainty about the future of England.
• Mary queen of Scots was a figurehead who could potentially replace Elizabeth as a catholic monarch.

Question 3

What was the significance of the northern revolt, 1569?

Answer 3

• It was the first, most serious by English Catholics.
• Laws against Catholics were harsher, treason laws.
• Papal Bull, the pope excommunicated Elizabeth. Who do English Catholics follow?
• Mary is a constraint threat, plus more threat from the pope.
• Shows England is divided.

Question 4

Why was the Dutch revolt such a threat to Elizabeth, 1566?

Answer 4

• A huge army led by alba was sent to crush the revolt.

- This put them within striking distance of England, meaning it would be easy to invade with a large army.

Question 5

Why did the Dutch revolt occur, 1566?

Answer 5

• Philip started interfering with Dutch policies, bringing in the Spanish Inquisition.
• United Dutch Catholics and protestants against the Spanish Inquisition.

Question 6

Key points of the Spanish Inquisition:

Answer 6

-A religious body set up by Spain to ensure their territories remained Catholic by using torture and threat.

Question 7

Why was Mary’s presence in England such a big threat? 1568

Answer 7

• Great granddaughter of Henry VIII.
• viewed as legitimate heir to the English throne, which meant Catholics were eager to plot to put Mary on the throne.
• Her presence in England was a huge rallying point Catholics, and was a figurehead for catholic rebellion.
• led to many plots, and the northern revolt.