Elizabeths 1559 Religious Settlement

Question 1

Act of Supremacy 1559 & Act of Uniformity

Answer 1

• E1 Appointed Supreme Governor of the Church of England
• Repealed M1 Legislation incl. Hersey Acts and Papal Supremacy
• JPs given powers to enforce settlement
• 1559 Prayer book more moderate and created ambiguity

Question 2

1559 Royal Injunctions

Answer 2

Drafted by Cecil and applied to all clergy
- Observe Royal Supremacy
- Condem Relics
- Preach and marry only with permission
- Observe Ornaments Rubric
- Royal Commissioners appointed to enforce oath