Elizabethan Religious Settlement
How Elizabeth attempted to create a 'Middle Way' to bring stability to England.
Key Questions
- Explain how the Act of Supremacy and Act of Uniformity defined the Church of England.
- Analyze why the Puritans remained dissatisfied with Elizabeth's church.
- Assess how successful Elizabeth was in 'not making windows into men's souls'.
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