Religious Policies during the Personal Rule Flashcards
1
Q
Who was made Bishop of London and when?
A
William Laud, 1628
2
Q
What position did Laud also hold and when?
A
Archbishop of Canterbury, 1633
3
Q
What religion was Laud?
A
Arminian
4
Q
Who had Laud fought in his early career?
A
George Abbot
5
Q
What did Arminians believe?
A
Free will could contribute to salvation through good deeds
6
Q
What did English Arminians want?
A
Purify churches and extending role of bishops/priests
7
Q
What were Laud’s main policies?
A
- Create more respect for the House of God
- Ensure all clergy followed same rules
- Stop Puritanism
- More power and respect for clergy
8
Q
How did Laud create more respect for the HoG?
A
- High standard music
- Alters at east end to keep dogs away
- Lighting of candles
- Ensure churches were looked after well
9
Q
How did Laud stop Puritanism?
A
- Prevent P. literature being published
- Punishing outspoken Puritans e.g. Prynne and Bastwick
10
Q
Who disliked Laud’s reform?
A
Landowners, Puritans
11
Q
What did the population believe Laud was becoming?
A
A Catholic
