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2D Religious Conflict and the Church in England, c1529–c1570

The Act of Uniformity, Enforcement and the Vestiarian Controversy

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Recall questions on the Act of Uniformity and 1559 prayer book, opposition in Parliament and from returning exiles, the Royal Visitations, the Vestiarian Controversy and Parker's Advertisements, and early Catholic acquiescence.

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Key term

What was the fine imposed by the Act of Uniformity for missing church services?

Key term

What was the purpose of Royal Visitations in enforcing the Elizabethan Settlement?

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What underlying tension did the Vestiarian Controversy reveal?

Process

What did the Act of Uniformity impose, and how was the 1559 Prayer Book framed?

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  1. 1

    What did the Act of Uniformity of 1559 establish?

    Model answer

    It established the form of worship to be used in all churches and made attendance at Church of England services compulsory.

  2. 2

    What was the fine imposed by the Act of Uniformity for missing church services?

    Model answer

    One shilling for each absence from church services on Sundays and holy days.

  3. 3

    On which earlier prayer book was the 1559 Book of Common Prayer based?

    Model answer

    The 1552 Prayer Book, but with modifications to make it more acceptable to conservatives.

  4. 4

    How did the 1559 Book of Common Prayer handle the communion service to appeal to different religious groups?

    Model answer

    It used deliberately ambiguous wording that could support both Protestant and Catholic interpretations of the Eucharist.

  5. 5

    Which group in Parliament opposed the Elizabethan religious legislation?

    Model answer

    Catholic bishops in the House of Lords, who voted against the religious legislation.

  6. 6

    What was the attitude of Protestant reformers returning from exile towards the Elizabethan Settlement?

    Model answer

    They supported the Settlement but many hoped it would be a starting point for further Protestant reform.

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