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What challenge did Elizabeth face when she came to the throne in 1558?
Uniting a divided population with differing religious beliefs
What did Elizabeth do to ease religious tensions and bring together different religious groups?
Passed two laws known as the Religious Settlement
What was the significance of Elizabeth being made the Supreme Governor of the Church?
It took power away from the Catholic Pope in Rome
What was Henry VIII's role in relation to the Church?
He also took power away from the Catholic Pope in Rome
What was the purpose behind Elizabeth's title as Governor of the Church?
To be more tolerant and less dictatorial than her father
What was the aim of Elizabeth's 'middle way' compromise?
To find a balance between Catholic and Protestant practices
Learn about the religious conflicts and the 'middle way' compromise offered by Queen Elizabeth in England during the Elizabethan era. Discover how Protestantism challenged the dominance of the Roman Catholic Church and the impact of religious divisions on the people.
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