puritan threat Flashcards
(10 cards)
What challenges did the Puritans present to Elizabeth I?
The Puritans attempted to challenge Elizabeth’s authority in the 1560s and 70s, with some isolated cases in the 1580s and 90s, but had no major impact on her reign.
What factors contributed to the Puritans’ lack of success against Elizabeth?
Divisions within the Puritan movement and Elizabeth’s control through Parliament and her advisors contributed to their lack of success.
What was Strickland’s proposal in Parliament?
Strickland proposed a bill to reform the Book of Common Prayer and abolish certain practices, but faced opposition and was barred from the House.
What happened to Anthony Cope’s bill in 1586?
Cope proposed a bill to reform the Elizabethan settlement, but after gaining some support, he and others were imprisoned, leading to the bill’s failure.
What was the outcome of the Vestment controversy in 1565?
The Puritans won some concessions regarding vestments, but divisions among them led to some clergy losing their jobs.
What advice did Henry Bullinger give to the Puritans?
Bullinger advised the Puritans to present a united front, indicating their internal divisions hindered their effectiveness.
What was the significance of The Admonition to Parliament?
Written in 1572, it increased awareness of Puritan ideas despite the arrest of its authors, Field and Wilcox.
What were the Martin Marprelate Tracts?
Published in the 1580s, these tracts attacked bishops but were counter-productive, leading to a loss of support for the Puritan movement.
What was the Separatist movement among the Puritans?
The Separatists, who refused to compromise, formed their own churches but faced imprisonment and execution, attracting only small numbers.
What was the overall conclusion about the Puritan movement by the 1590s?
The Puritan movement was mostly unsuccessful and in decline, often too divided to achieve significant success.
