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Mary’s accession, aims and opposition: the Royal Supremacy and problems with her first Parliament; the issue of the Spanish Marriage; obstacles to the restoration of the Catholic Church.
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The restoration of Papal Authority, 1553–1558 (A-level only)
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Mary’s accession, aims and opposition: the Royal Supremacy and problems with her first Parliament; the issue of the Spanish Marriage; obstacles to the restoration of the Catholic Church
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What was one of Mary I's main aims upon her accession to the throne in 1553?
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Mary I aimed to restore Catholicism and Papal authority in England after the Protestant reforms of her brother Edward VI.
Key terms
- Papal Authority: The recognition of the Pope's authority over the Church and its practices.
- Protestant Reformation: A religious movement in the 16th century that led to the establishment of Protestant churches and the decline of Papal authority.
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Confusing Mary I's aims with those of Edward VI: Focus on the distinct religious policies of each monarch, noting that Mary sought to reverse Edward's Protestant reforms.
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