Catholic Threats To Elizabeth Flashcards
When did the jesuits arrive in England?
1580
What was introduced in 1581 to eliminate the threat of the jesuits?
Recusancy fines increased to £20 per month. Treason to acknowledge authority of Rome or to convert others.
What were the bloody questions?
Suspected jesuits would be asked whether they obey the Papal Bull of 1571.
What act was introduced in 1585 to eliminate the Catholic Threats?
Act against Jesuits, Seriminary priests and other disobedient people.
When did the first Seriminary priests arrive in England?
1574.
Who led the Seriminary priests?
William Allen.
What did Pope Gregory set up in Rome?
English college.
Who was the first Seriminary priest to be killed?
Cuthbert Mayne, 1577, Launceston.
Where did Allen set up his Seriminary?
Doui.
What did Elizabeth hope for in regards to Catholicism.
It would die out over time.
What did William Allen believe in regards to Elizabeths religious reforms?
Catholics should rise up and not obey the new church.
Why did Catholicism diminish in 1589?
Majority of the population had only known Elizabeths church.
