Changes to how religion impacted crime (12)

Question 1

Gunpowder Plot:

Answer 1

1. In 1606, Popish Recusants Act forced Catholics to take an oath of allegiance to the crown each year.
2. They were forced to take part in CoE services or pay a fine.
3. This helped encourage anti-Catholic attitudes.

Question 2

Heresy:

Answer 2

1. Seen as a crime against the Church and an offence to God.
2. Edward VI introduced a prayer book written in English and allowed priests to marry.
3. Some Catholic bishops were imprisoned in the Tower of London.
4. 2 people were executed for heresy.

Question 3

Oliver Cromwell:

Answer 3

1. Cromwell was a radical Protestant known as a Puritan
2. Communities gathered for celebrations included food and alcohol. Feasts and alcohol banned.
3. Men did sports after church, Sunday is the Sabbath Day.