Religious Settlement

Question 1

What were the pressures on Elizabeth in making her religious settlement?

Answer 1

• The Domestic situation/ returning of Exiles

- The Foreign situation

Question 2

What was the domestic situation/ returning exiles?

Answer 2

People were confused and uncertain after religious upheaval. Once Mary died, the 800 exiles returned to England from places like Zurich, Frankfurt and Geneva. However they were not a united group. Bishops appointed by Mary were not prepared to compromise

Question 3

What was the foreign situation?

Answer 3

England were still officially at war with France. Unable to hold Calais, its lost was seriously resented Although Elizabeth wanted peace she was reluctant to give up Calais. France was a largely catholic country and negotiations may have been easier if England wasn’t protestant. Treaty of Cateau-Cambresis April 1559.

Question 4

What were Elizabeth’s personal beliefs?

Answer 4

• Suggested dislike for Catholic practices

- Wanted to retrain certain some Catholic traditions as she liked the music, silver crosses and rich vestments.