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The re-establishment of the Church of England: Elizabeth’s religious beliefs and aims; attempts to reconcile the conflicting groups; the role of Parliament and the passing of the Acts of Supremacy; uniformity and the new Book of Common Prayer.
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The re-establishment of the Church of England: Elizabeth’s religious beliefs and aims; attempts to reconcile the conflicting groups; the role of Parliament and the passing of the Acts of Supremacy; uniformity and the new Book of Common Prayer
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What was the primary aim of Elizabeth I in re-establishing the Church of England?
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Elizabeth I aimed to unify England under a single religion to reduce religious conflict and strengthen her rule.
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- Supremacy: The authority of the monarch as the head of the Church of England, established by the Acts of Supremacy.
- Uniformity: The aim of creating a consistent and standardized form of worship across the Church of England.
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Confusing the Acts of Supremacy with the Acts of Uniformity: Remember that the Acts of Supremacy established the monarch's authority, while the Acts of Uniformity set the standards for worship.
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