Puritanism Flashcards
1
Q
Why were Puritans unhappy
A
Didn’t like Elizabeth’s Religious Settlement (1559)
2
Q
When was the religious settlement
A
1559
3
Q
When was the king james bible written
A
1609
4
Q
Why did puritans hate theatre
A
-Thought boys playing girls was immoral
-Thought theatre distracted from worship
5
Q
What did Puritans blame on theatre
A
Plague outbreaks (punishment for sinfulness of cities)
6
Q
When did the civil war start
A
1642
7
Q
When did the civil war end
A
1651
8
Q
When did theatres close
A
1642
9
Q
How long were theatres closed for
A
18 years
10
Q
Why were theatres closed
A
to prevent public disorder
