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Understanding the Religious Changes under Edward VI & Mary I

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the religious shifts during the reigns of Edward VI and Mary I, focusing on the contrasting Protestant and Catholic policies and their impact on England.

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#History
#Edward VI & Mary I
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#Reading Comprehension
#Protestant vs Catholic
#Explain the key differences between Protestant and Catholic beliefs during this period
#Compare the religious policies of Edward VI and Mary I
#Analyse the effects of these policies on English society and religion

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Understanding the Religious Changes under Edward VI & Mary I

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Introduction to Religious Changes in England (1547-1558)

During the reign of Edward VI (1547-1553), England moved towards Protestantism with reforms such as the introduction of the Book of Common Prayer. When Mary I ascended the throne in 1553, she sought to restore Catholicism, reversing many of Edward's reforms. These changes caused significant religious and social upheaval.

Source A: Extract from a Protestant reformer

'The true faith must be restored, and the idolatry of the papacy abolished. The church's purity depends on returning to the scriptures.' Provenance: Writings of Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1550.

1.
Explain the main differences between Protestant and Catholic beliefs during this period.
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the religious policies of Edward VI and Mary I.
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the impact of Edward VI’s religious reforms on English society.
[3 marks]
4.
Analyse how Mary I's re-establishment of Catholicism affected her popularity among her subjects.
[6 marks]
5.
Explain the significance of the Marian persecutions in shaping public opinion about Mary I.
[3 marks]
6.
Compare the religious climate at the start of Edward VI’s reign with that at the start of Mary I’s reign.
[4 marks]
7.
Outline the ways in which religious changes affected ordinary people during this period.
[3 marks]
8.
Write a brief conclusion explaining how the religious policies of Edward VI and Mary I reflected their personal beliefs and political goals.
[6 marks]

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