Religious Settlement

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What did Elizabeth try to make?
A religious settlement, which would satisfy all religious groups
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What was the main aim of her Settlement?
To unite everyone in the country
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What was Elizabeth's famous quote about religion?
'I will not make windows out of men's souls'
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What did this mean?
She didn't care what religion they chose as long as they didn't oppose her.
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What were the 2 main features of the Religious Settlement?
Act of Supremacy & Act of Uniformity
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What was the key feature of the Act of Supremacy?
It gave Elizabeth control over the Church
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What did she call herself as a result of Act of Supremacy?
Supreme Governor
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What didn't she call herself?
Supreme Head
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Why didn't she call herself this?
Because she didn't want to appear as a threat to society, as though she was above everyone else
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Why was this seen as a compromise?
Because it satisfied people who believed that a woman was incapable of leading the Church
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Who had to swear the Oath of Supremacy as a result of the Act of Supremacy?
Churchmen and people holding public office
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What did they have to promise?
To be loyal to the queen
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What was the Act of Uniformity?
It imposed a Protestant doctrine with a Catholic appearance
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What was the new reformed doctrine?
Going to church was compulsory. Book of Common Prayer had to be used in all churches. All parishes had to have a copy of the Bible in English
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What happened if you didn't go to church?
You were fined
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What was this known as?
Recusancy
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What were parishes?
Area that had a local church with its own priests
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What were the new appearances of the Church?
They had a few decorations such as stain glass windows and crosses. Priests were allowed to wear vestments
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What were vestments?
Colourful robes
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Who opposed the idea of vestments?
Puritans
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Why did the oppose it?
Because they believed everyone was equal so they should all wear plain clothes. No one was allowed to be above God
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Were there bishops?
Yes
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