Act of Supremacy 1559
- England became a protestant country
- Elizabeth became head of the church
- Bishops would help govern and if not were imprisoned or executed
Act of Uniformity 1559
- Protestant prayer book in used
- Masses were in English
- Decoration was allowed
- Attendance was compulsory and fined would be payed
Royal Injunctions, July 1559
- Preachers had to be licensed
- Preachers must preach minimum 1 a month
- No more alters to be destroyed
- Pilgrims were outlawed
- Every bible must be English
WHY did Revolt of North Earls happen
Catholics believed that Mary Queen of Scots had a legitimate claim for the throne
Revolt of North Earls, 1569
Northumberland’s men tore up protestant books and had their own masses
Wanted to rescue Mary
Elizabeth men marched North, forced rebellion to retreat
700 men including Northumberland were executed
Treaty of Troys 1564
Elizabeth signed confirming Calais belonged to France
Treaty of Edinburgh 1560
- Treaty signed by France and England
- England would withdraw troops from Scotland
- No claim for Mary
- French Soldier not brought to Scotland
Why was Mary executed
- Evidence of her involvement in Babington Plot
- Believed Philip was planning attack against England and rumours Mary had escaped
Elizabeth’s influence in the Netherlands 1585
Elizabeth funded Netherlands Rebellion
Dutch Catholics make peace with Spain
Casmir troops attack catholic churches
6000 volunteer army
Armarda (Battle of Plymouth 1588)
- 1st English attack
- Saw open fire and england capturing 2 ships
- England kept distance so Canons were ineffective
Isle of White (Armada) 3-4 Aug
- Another engagement happened at the Isle of Wight
- Sidonia hoped to be safe can stop and hope Panama and his fleet from the Netherlands
- Little damage was created
Consequence of Sidonia not getting in contact with Panama
- Prevented them capturing Isle of Wight
- Found out army wasn’t ready
Battle of Gravelines (Aug 8 1588) (Armarda)
- England sent fire ships amongst Spanish fleet
- Caused scattering and crashing into each other
Remainder of Armarda
- Sailed across Irish and Scottish coast due to England blocking coast
- Lack of supplies resulted in Spanish starved and dying of disease
Consequences of Armarda
- Elizabeth propaganda victory
- Boost Protestantism
- Loss in Spanish life and economy
- Decline in Philip’s power
- Dutch rebels renewed fight against Spain
