Elizabeth I Timeline Flashcards
(25 cards)
What significant event occurred in 1558 related to Protestant reforms?
The Puritan Choir begins pushing for more radical Protestant reforms in Parliament.
What served as a foundation for the Elizabethan Church Settlement?
Cranmer’s 42 Articles (under Edward VI).
What year did Elizabeth I become queen?
Elizabeth I becomes queen after Mary I’s death in 1558.
What key acts were part of the Church Settlement?
Act of Supremacy and Act of Uniformity. 1559
What does the Act of Supremacy declare?
It declares Elizabeth Supreme Governor of the Church of England.
What does the Act of Uniformity restore?
It restores Protestant worship while retaining some Catholic practices.
Who led the three bills aimed at reversing Marian reforms?
William Cecil.
What does the Statute of Artificers regulate?
It regulates employment and apprenticeships, stabilizing labor conditions.
What was established by the Poor Relief Act?
Compulsory collection of poor rate; refusal leads to imprisonment.
What requirement was passed for churches in Wales by 1567?
All churches in Wales were required to use Welsh-language Bibles and Prayer Books.
What significant political event occurred in 1568?
Mary, Queen of Scots flees to England, creating a major threat.
What were the causes of the Revolt of the Northern Earls?
Desire to restore Catholicism, anger at loss of local power, and fear over Elizabeth’s reforms. 1569
What was the government response to the Revolt of the Northern Earls?
Harsh suppression and punitive acts.
What significant action did the Pope take in 1570?
The Pope excommunicates Elizabeth.
What were the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion?
They finalized the doctrinal basis of the Church of England.
What did the Vagabonds Act of 1572 address?
Compulsory poor rate contributions and aid for the elderly.
What economic issues occurred from 1573 to 1586?
A series of bad harvests fueled unrest and food riots.
What significant event happened regarding Mary, Queen of Scots?
Came to England in 1568
Her death warrant was signed under pressure. 1586
Who translated the Welsh Bible?
William Morgan. 1558
What caused renewed food riots?
Further bad harvests. 1596
What two important Acts were passed?
Act for the Relief of the Poor and Act for the Punishment of Rogues. 1598
What did the Act for the Punishment of Rogues entail?
Whipping for professional vagrants and work required for food.
What happened during the Essex Rebellion?
The rebellion failed and the Earl of Essex was executed. 1601
What was the Monopolies Crisis?
Parliament refused taxation over unpopular monopolies. 1601
