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What was the Act of Uniformity?

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It was a law passed in England that imposed Protestant reforms and made some Catholic concessions.

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What was compulsory according to the Act of Uniformity?

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Going to Church was compulsory.

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What was issued as part of the Act of Uniformity?

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A Book of Common Prayers was issued for use in churches.

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What did parishes have to provide according to the Act of Uniformity?

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Parishes had to have an English Bible.

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What was allowed in churches under the Act of Uniformity?

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Churches were allowed some decoration.

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What did priests need to wear according to the Act of Uniformity?

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Priests needed to wear certain Catholic vestments.

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When was the religious settlement passed?

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1559

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What title did Henry VIII and Edward VI use?

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Supreme Head of the Church of England

This title emphasized their authority over the church.

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What is the Act of Supremacy?

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An act that established the monarch as the Supreme Governor of the Church of England

This act was significant in the context of the English Reformation.

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Did The Act of Supremacy allow women to lead the Church?

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people believed they could not, so she ran the church without being called its “head”

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Fill in the blank: The Act of Supremacy altered the _______ of the Church of England.

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leadership structure

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What major religious changes did England experience by 1558?

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Constant religious changes, switching between Protestantism and Catholicism

This period marked significant instability in religious practices and beliefs in England.

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What was Elizabeth’s upbringing in terms of religion?

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Raised as a Protestant

Elizabeth’s Protestant upbringing influenced her policies and beliefs.

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What was Elizabeth’s commitment regarding religion?

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Deeply committed to Protestantism

Her commitment shaped her approach to governance and religious policy.

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What was Elizabeth’s determination in relation to religious changes?

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To end the constant religious changes of the last 30 years by creating a stable religious settlement

Elizabeth sought to unify England under a more consistent religious framework.

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What was the religion of Mary, Queen of Scots?

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Catholic

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What was a significant reason for Mary’s claim to the throne?

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Strong claim due being Elizabeth’s cousin, and the lack of a clear successor

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What type of plots were constant against Elizabeth?

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Catholic plots to try to take the throne and give it to Mary

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What was the Counter-Reformation?

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A Catholic movement that tried to revert Protestants to Catholicism

This movement aimed to counter the Protestant Reformation and restore Catholic influence.

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Who were some of the key figures in the Counter-Reformation?

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William Allen and Jesuit missionaries

These missionaries played a significant role in attempting to convert Protestants back to Catholicism.

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What was the role of missionaries during the Counter-Reformation?

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To convert Protestants to Catholicism

Missionaries were sent to various regions, including England, to spread Catholic teachings.

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Who was a notable Jesuit missionary mentioned in the Counter-Reformation?

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Edmund Campion

He was a Jesuit preacher known for his efforts to convert Protestants.

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When was Edmund Campion executed?

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He was hung, drawn and quartered in December 1581

His execution was a result of his missionary work and efforts to convert Protestants.

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Fill in the blank: The Counter-Reformation was a movement by the _______ to convert Protestants back to Catholicism.

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[Catholic Church]

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True or False: The Jesuits were formed during the Counter-Reformation to support Protestantism.
False ## Footnote The Jesuits were actually formed to promote Catholicism and counter Protestant beliefs.
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What significant event happened to Elizabeth in 1570?
Elizabeth was excommunicated by the Pope ## Footnote This excommunication meant that Catholics no longer had to obey her.
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What was the impact of Elizabeth's excommunication on Catholics?
Catholics were seen as potential traitors ## Footnote This perception changed the societal attitude towards Catholics.
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What legislative action did Elizabeth take in response to her excommunication?
She passed the Treason Act of 1571 ## Footnote This act imposed the death penalty on anyone declaring her illegitimate.
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Fill in the blank: The Treason Act of 1571 enforced the death penalty for anyone claiming that Elizabeth was _______.
illegitimate
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True or False: The Treason Act of 1571 was a direct response to the Pope's excommunication of Elizabeth.
True
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What did the Treason Act of 1571 specifically address?
It addressed claims of Elizabeth's illegitimacy ## Footnote Such claims could lead to severe penalties, including death.
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What was the outcome of Mary's execution?
Removed the Catholic threat at home but increased the threat from abroad ## Footnote This indicates a shift in the power dynamics within England and its relationships with other countries, particularly Spain.
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How did Mary's execution affect tensions with Spain?
Worsened the tension with Spain ## Footnote The execution of Mary, Queen of Scots, was a significant factor in escalating conflicts between England and Spain.
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What was one consequence feared after Mary's execution?
James VI would invade for revenge ## Footnote James VI of Scotland was Mary’s son, and her execution created anxieties about potential retaliation.
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What was the nature of the plots against Elizabeth?
Several Catholic plots to remove Elizabeth from the throne ## Footnote These plots were fueled by the Catholic faith's opposition to Elizabeth's Protestant rule.
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Who was considered a potential successor to Elizabeth according to the plots?
Mary, Queen of Scots ## Footnote Mary was a legitimate Catholic heir to the English throne, making her a focal point for plots against Elizabeth.
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Fill in the blank: Mary's execution removed the _______ threat at home.
Catholic
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True or False: Mary's execution completely resolved the threat from abroad.
False
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What fines were introduced for Catholics in 1571?
Fines were introduced for Catholics who did not participate in Protestant services. ## Footnote This was part of the government's measures to enforce religious conformity. However the rich could just pay the fines, and it was not strictly enforced.
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What happened in 1581?
Fines for not attending Protestant services increased and it was more strongly enforced.
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What happened in 1584?
Dutch Protestant leader William the silent was assassinated by a Catholic.
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What was the government's concern regarding Catholics?
The government was concerned about the Catholic threat. ## Footnote This concern led to increased persecution of Catholics.
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What happened to the persecution of Catholics?
The persecution of Catholics increased and anti-Catholic laws were enforced more strictly. ## Footnote This marked a significant escalation in the government's stance against Catholicism.
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What did the 1584 Jesuits Act demand?
The 1584 Jesuits Act demanded that Jesuits swear an oath to the government ## Footnote Failure to comply could lead to execution.
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What was the consequence for Jesuits who did not leave the country?
Jesuits had 40 days to leave the country or face execution. ## Footnote This law aimed to eliminate the influence of Jesuits in England.
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Who was prevented from becoming queen?
Mary, Queen of Scots could not become queen if Elizabeth was assassinated. ## Footnote This was a political measure related to her Catholic faith.
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What is a prebysterian?
A type of puritan that questioned the idea of bishops and criticised them during prophesyings.
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What were prophesyings?
Puritan meetings that aimed to train priests how to preach.
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Who was John Field?
A famous protestant, banned from preaching in 1580
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Who was Edmund Grindal?
A famous protestant who was suspended for encouraging prophesyings
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Who was John Witgift?
After Grindal’s death, Elizabeth made him Archbishop of Cantebury. He was very anti-puritan, and made rules that all puritans had to follow the regulations of the Church of England or face suspension
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What was the effect of Witgift’s rules?
Some puritans created a separatists church. This was a threat to the religious settlement, but not as serious as they thought because the church did not have much support

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