The Natures/Ideas of Puritans Flashcards
What did the Puritans want?
They wanted to ‘purify’ the English church, making it more protestant
What did the Puritans believe?
They believed that preaching was crucial and that the education of ordinary people, in the way of god, should be encouraged.
What method was used by Puritans to train priests to preach?
Prophesyings
Who was the Archbishop of Canterbury at this time?
Edmund Grindal
What did Elizabeth want Grindal to do and why did he refuse?
Elizabeth wanted Grindal to stop the Puritans, however Grindal was a Puritan himself, therefore he agreed with the Puritans and refused Elizabeth
How was Grindal punished for refusing Elizabeth’s orders?
He was suspended and placed on house arrest
Who became archbishop after Grindal?
John Whitgift
How many Puritans were suspended due to Whitgifts attack?
200 - 300 puritans
What did the Puritans do as a response?
They broke away from the Church, becoming seperatists.
How many seperatist leaders were arrested due to new censorship laws?
1590
