4 - what were the changes to religion under the Tudors?

History

Henry VIII (1509-1547)

King of England who split with the Catholic Church and made himself Head of the Church in England. Church services remained in Latin, and priests were not allowed to marry.

Consequences of refusing the split with the Catholic Church under Henry VIII

Those who refused to accept the split were executed.

Edward VI (1547-1553)

Son of Henry VIII, his Protestant regents widened the split with the Catholic Church by changing church services and prayers to English and allowing priests to marry.

Laws under Edward VI

Made laws requiring worship in a more Protestant manner and accused Catholics of heresy.

Mary I (1553-1558)

Attempted to restore England as a Catholic country, restored the Pope as Head of the Church, returned services to Latin, and ordered the burning of Protestants for heresy.

Elizabeth I (1558-1603)

Established a middle road in religion, allowing some Catholic practices while remaining firmly Protestant, and made the Queen Supreme Governor of the Church.

Consequences for not attending church under Elizabeth I

People were fined for non-attendance, and those plotting against the Queen were executed for treason.

Reactions to changes in religion during Tudor times

Some individuals went into exile, others died for their beliefs, and some pretended to follow the official religion.