Elizabeth I's reign marked a pivotal moment in English history as she sought religious harmony through the Elizabethan Religious Settlement. This series of legislative acts, including the Act of Supremacy and the Act of Uniformity, aimed to reconcile Catholic and Protestant differences, shaping the Church of England's doctrine and practices. The settlement's impact endures in the Anglican Church's balance of traditions.
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Elizabeth I inherited a realm divided by religious strife between Catholics and Protestants
Elizabeth I was determined to forge a united nation and bring stability to the church
Elizabeth I implemented the Elizabethan Religious Settlement to establish a compromise between Catholic and Protestant faiths
The Elizabethan Religious Settlement consisted of a series of legislative acts, including the Act of Supremacy, Act of Uniformity, and Thirty-Nine Articles
The Elizabethan Religious Settlement aimed to reconcile the differences between Catholics and Protestants and provide a unified religious doctrine for England
The Elizabethan Religious Settlement laid the foundations for the Anglican Church, which reflected the balance struck by Elizabeth between Catholic and Protestant elements
The Elizabethan Religious Settlement was deeply rooted in the English Reformation, which began with Henry VIII's separation from the Roman Catholic Church in 1534
The dramatic shifts in religious policy under Henry VIII, Edward VI, and Mary I set the stage for Elizabeth I's reign and her efforts to establish a stable and inclusive Church of England
The Act of Supremacy reasserted the English monarch's position as the head of the Church of England, with Elizabeth I embracing this role while pledging not to interfere with church doctrine
The Act of Supremacy re-established the English monarch as the Supreme Governor of the Church of England, rejecting papal authority
The Act of Uniformity prescribed the use of a standardized form of worship, including a revised Book of Common Prayer, in English
The Thirty-Nine Articles defined the Church of England's doctrine, rejecting Catholic teachings while retaining a structure with bishops and archbishops
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In ______ after the passing of Queen Mary I, Elizabeth I began her rule over ______.
1558
England
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Purpose of the Elizabethan Religious Settlement
Reconcile Catholic-Protestant differences, unify English religious doctrine.
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Impact of the Act of Supremacy (1559)
Reinstated English monarch as Church of England's head, rejected papal authority.
