Religion Flashcards
What were the 4 main internal Catholic threats?
- Northern Rebellion
- Ridolfi Plot
- Throckmorton Plot
- Babington Plot
When was the Northern Rebellion?
1569
When was the Ridolfi Plot?
1571
When was the Throckmorton Plot?
1583
When was the Babington Plot?
1586
When was Mary Queen of Scots executed?
1587
What were the main Puritan threats?
- Vestments Controversy
- Anthony Cope’s proposals
- Walter Strickland’s proposals
When did the Vestments Controversy occur?
1563-66
When were the Thirty-Nine Articles written?
1563
When were Walter Strickland’s Proposals written up?
1571
What were the Thirty-Nine Articles?
A decree that defined the beliefs and practices of the English Church.
Where were Anthony Cope’s proposals written?
1587
What were Anthony Cope’s proposals?
He wanted to replace the Book of Common Prayer with the Genevan Prayer Book and overturn the government and the practices of the English Church.
What was the Vestments Controversy?
The Puritans wanted to end the law that required all priests to wear vestments.
How successful were Anthony Cope’s proposals?
+ Cope’s proposals did win some support
+ The Puritans had organisational capacity to influence elections for overthrow of govt.
- He and four others were sent to the Tower of London
- House of Commons attacked the bill
How successful were Strickland’s proposals?
+ Had some support in the House of Commons
- Did not have support of those in higher authority so didn’t have influence to pass the bill
- Accused of infringing the queen’s Royal Prerogative and banned from the House of Commons
How successful was the Vestments Controversy?
+ Some refused to conform to Elizabeth’s law
+ Ministers set up underground Churches over law
+ Some continued to work for a reformation
- Not a significant number of rebels/supporters for Puritan demands
- Henry Bullinger told them to back down-suggests issue was not considered an important one
Who was Henry Bullinger?
Head of Protestant church in Zurich
What were the main aspects of the Elizabeth’s church settlement in 1559?
- Act of Uniformity
- Act of Supremacy
- Royal Injunctions
- Clergy could marry but wives had to approved by bishops
What was the Act of Uniformity?
It stated that;
- the Book of Common Prayer from 1552 would be used in all churches
- everyone must attend church on Sundays
What was the Act of Supremacy?
- Elizabeth declared herself Supreme Governor of the Church, which pleased Catholics
- Heresy laws were repealed
- Communion was authorised
What were the Royal Injunctions?
- Clergy were required to wear vestments and distinctive dress
- Music encouraged at Sunday services
When was the first Catholic execution?
1577
