Challenges to religious settlement Flashcards
What was the crucifix controversy?
whether or not churches should display a crucifix
What was Elizabeth’s final decision of the crucifix?
insisted on keeping a crucifix in the Royal Chapel
What did Elizabeth want the priests to wear?
special vestments
Why was a special exhibition held in London?
showed priests what vestments they must wear
How was the Catholic Church strengthening Catholicism?
supporting local communities, persecuting heretics, encouraging dispute against protestants
What was the campaign against Protestantism known as?
Counter- Reformation
What did the Pope issue in 1566?
Catholics should not attend Church of England services
Why did the Earls of Northumberland and Westmorland greatly dislike Elizabeth?
influence at court greatly reduced
What was the Revolt of the Northern Earls?
rebellion against Elizabeth
Why did the rebellion fail?
majority of English nobles stayed loyal to Elizabeth
What was the Treaty of Troyes?
confirmed Calais belonged to France
Who did Netherlands belong to?
King Philip II
Why did King Philip II ban the import of English cloth?
believed English Protestants were encouraging Protestantism
What was Elizabeth concerned about?
Spain and France might form an alliance against her
