Catholic vs Puritan Threat

Significant Catholic Threat
1. 1569 - Catholic Rebellion
2. Majority of population
3. Assassination attempts; wanted to replace Elizabeth with Mary Stuart
4. Pope took a stand against her
5. Helping with the Dutch rebels, gave Spanish a reason to help
6. Threats from Catholics abroard
Under Control Catholic Threat
1. Amarda success
2. Rebellion had little support
3. Protected by Phillip II
4. Pilgrimages banned
Under Control Puritan Threat
1. Death of influencials weakened cause
2. Moderates accepted the established church
3. Small
4. Did not want to overthrow government
Significant Puritan Threat
1. Sepratists wanted to disband the national church
2. Presbytarians wanted a reform of the church
3. Offered an alternative church order
4. Marprelate tracts, gained support
Questions I could use this in...
1. Elizabeth was in control
2. Elizabeth dealt with her problems well

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	Created by Katie Difford over 11 years ago