Queen, Government, Religion (1558-1569) Flashcards
What was Elizabeth’s relationship to the two monarchs before her?
Edward VI - brother
Mary I - sister
Who were Elizabeth’s parents?
Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn
What did many Catholics believe about Elizabeth?
That she was illegitimate
Why did they believe Elizabeth was illegitimate?
Henry VIII had changed the religion to divorce his first wife - Catholics didn’t believe in divorce
What religion was England before Elizabeth?
Catholic
What was Elizabeth’s religious settlement called?
Acts of Uniformity and Supremacy
Name 3 things Catholics liked about the religious settlement
Elizabeth not “Head” of the church
Decorations in churches
Clergy in ornate vestments
Name 3 things Puritans liked about the religious settlement
Elizabeth “Governor” of church, Bible and mass in English, priests could marry
What didn’t the Puritans like about the settlement?
Wanted the clergy to wear plain vestments
Wanted crucifixes removed
What didn’t the Catholics like about the religious settlement?
Wanted Latin mass
What were Catholics who refused to go to church called?
Recusants
How did Elizabeth treat Catholics who refused to give up their beliefs?
Early years - fined them
Later years - imprisoned them/executed them (200 dead)
Who did Catholics want to replace Elizabeth with as Queen?
Mary, Queen of Scots
Why was Mary QofS a threat when Elizabeth came to the throne?
Had a claim to the throne, had support from France and Scotland
What was the small but important council that advised Elizabeth called?
Privy Council
