Response to Mary's Religious Policies Flashcards
(7 cards)
How was Mary’s return to London on 3 August 1553 received?
Widely positive, there was celebrations in streets, churches and parliament
Did lots of people attend Mary’s coronation and what day was it on?
Yes, large numbers attended the coronation on 1 October 1553
What was generally the main cause of opposition among parliament: religious, economic or social concerns?
Most opposition was due to either factional, economic or land related issues; religion was rarely the main factor in the Privy Council’s resistance toward Mary.
Why did parliament initially reject the Heresy Laws in 1554?
Because they believed that monastic lands which they had gained during the Dissolution of the Monasteries would be returned to the Church if they allowed the law to pass
How many Protestants left England in 1554 and for who was this not an option?
800 Protestants left in 1554, however this was not feasible for poor Protestants as they could not afford to leave the country
True or False: Parishioners in East Anglia raised considerable funds to purchase vestments and other equipment needed to carry out Catholic services
False: The only widespread example of this is in Devon
Overall, how were Mary’s religious policies received by the general public and what evidence is there to support this view?
Mary’s policies were actually perceived as fair, as there was many chances for Protestants to recant their belief before they were actually put to death. Additionally, the burnings themselves were seen as a spectacle, with vendors, for example cherry pickers in Kent, appreciating the opportunity for increased service
