Successes [E6 Religion]

What was the primary driving force behind the passage of religious legislation?

The personal wishes and authority of King Edward VI

Which key religious figure supervised the successful translation of church services into English?

Archbishop Thomas Cranmer

How many foreign religious reformers did Cranmer invite to England?

Over 40 foreign reformers moved to England at Cranmer's invitation

Which four high-ranking churchmen led the regional spread of Protestantism across England?

Bishops Ridley, Latimer, Hooper, and Archbishop Cranmer

What proportion of the designated Royal preachers were radical, and what was their role?

• 20 out of 22 preachers.

• Disseminated radical Protestant ideas across the realm

What was the immediate impact of repealing the Treason Act in December 1547?

• Allowed ordinary people to discuss religion and worship freely without fear of prosecution

How did the English public respond to the total removal of all images from parish churches?

Handled with relatively little public opposition or disruption

What did the new 1552 Treason Act declare regarding the King's authority over the Church?

Made it a treasonous offense to verbally or legally question the Royal Supremacy

Outside of the 1549 Western Rebellion, how much major public resistance did the Protestant reforms face?

Encountered no other significant domestic opposition or uprisings

What was the total estimated wealth of the Church, and why did it interest the state?

• Valued at over £1 million.

• Offered an immense financial reserve for the government to potentially confiscate