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Maintaining the Settlement: the threat posed by Mary Queen of Scots; the re-emergence of a Catholic party and the Rising of the Northern Earls; the end of consensus and the condition of the Settlement by 1570.
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The establishment of the Church of England, 1558–c1570 (A-level only)
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Maintaining the Settlement: the threat posed by Mary Queen of Scots; the re-emergence of a Catholic party and the Rising of the Northern Earls; the end of consensus and the condition of the Settlement by 1570
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What was one of the main threats to the Elizabethan Settlement posed by Mary Queen of Scots?
Direct answer
Mary Queen of Scots posed a significant threat to the Elizabethan Settlement primarily due to her legitimate claim to the English throne, which many Catholics viewed as a reason to support her over Elizabeth.
Key terms
- Excommunication: The act of officially excluding someone from participation in the sacraments and services of the Christian Church, often used as a tool for political and religious control.
- Catholic Party: A faction within England that sought to restore Catholicism and oppose the Protestant establishment, particularly during the reign of Elizabeth I.
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Confusing the causes of the Northern Earls' rebellion: Ensure to discuss both the religious discontent and the political ambitions of the nobles involved in the rebellion.
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- Religious divisions on Elizabeth’s accession: Catholics; Protestant émigrés; divisions within those who supported the restoration of a Protestant Church; peace with France.
The establishment of the Church of England, 1558–c1570 (A-level only)
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The establishment of the Church of England, 1558–c1570 (A-level only)
- Supporters and opponents of the Settlement: consolidation of the Settlement through Visitations; the Vestiarian Controversy; the acquiescence of Catholics.
The establishment of the Church of England, 1558–c1570 (A-level only)