act of uniformity

when was the ‘religious settlement’ introduced?

1559

what was the aim of the religious settlement?

elizabeth wanted to find a ‘middle way’ between catholicism and protestantism

what were some things introduced due to the religious settlement?

lavishly decorated churches, but protestant services - hoped this would prevent catholic uprisings

when was the act of uniformity passed?

1559

what was included in the act of uniformity?

• churches should be decorated, hymns sung

• church services + bible to be in english. must use protestant prayer book

• priests could marry and wear special vestents

• everyone has to attend church on sundays and holy days

what happened if you didn’t attend church?

labelled a recusant, and fined one shilling

what was a jesuit?

a strong catholic

what did people think of the prayer book?

prayer book was deliberately vague so catholics and protestants could interpret as wished.

had to use it, or would receive punishment

what did puritans not like about the act?

the hymns, lavish decorations and vestments

what did higher-class protestants do?

skipped the church of england service, and just paid a fine

what was the reaction of both jesuits and puritans?

both thought the actions were not catholic or protestant enough

why were some pleasantly surprised by the settlements?

mary i, the predecessor to elizabeth, treated protestants harshly - expected the same from elizabeth