Act of Uniformity 1558

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the legislative session?1 Eliz. 1
2. What is the chapter number?c. 2
3. Why did Queen Elizabeth I make the Act of Uniformity?Queen Elizabeth I made the Act to bring peace after many people fought over religion. She wanted everyone to worship the same way and feel like one nation.
4. What book did the Act of Uniformity require people to use in church?The Act said people had to use the 1559 Book of Common Prayer when they prayed, read the Bible, and celebrated sacraments in church.

Liturgical Standardization: The process of creating uniform rules and texts for public religious services.
Via Media: A Latin term meaning 'middle way,' referring to the Church of England's attempt to find a balance between Catholic and Protestant extremes.
Ecclesiastical Courts: Church courts responsible for enforcing religious laws and doctrines.
Dissenters: Individuals or groups who disagreed with the established Church of England and its practices.