religious settlement Flashcards
1
Q
what was the religious settlement?
A
elizabeth making a compromise to keep both religions happy
driven by politics as she wanted to keep both sides happy to reduce threat of rebellion
2
Q
what was the act of supremacy?
A
elizabeth altered her title to make herself supreme “governor” of english church
gave her control, without calling herself the “head”
satisfied those who believed a woman could not lead the church
3
Q
what was the act of uniformity?
A
going to church was compulsory
a new book of common prayer was issued
sermons were in english so everyone could understand
