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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.
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The establishment of the Church of England, 1558–c1570 (A-level only)
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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
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Which of the following groups posed a significant challenge to Elizabeth I's religious settlement upon her accession in 1558?
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Catholics were a significant challenge to Elizabeth I's religious settlement as they opposed the Protestant reforms and sought to restore Catholicism in England.
Key terms
- Act of Supremacy (1559): Legislation that re-established the monarch as the Supreme Head of the Church of England, affirming Protestantism.
- Act of Uniformity (1559): Law that set the Book of Common Prayer as the standard for worship in the Church of England, promoting a unified liturgy.
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Overgeneralizing the religious divisions: Acknowledge the diversity of beliefs and practices within both Catholics and Protestants, including the various factions and their influences.
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