Catholic vs Puritan Threat

Catholic vs Puritan Threat

1. Significant Catholic Threat

   • 1569 - Catholic Rebellion
   • Majority of population
   • Assassination attempts; wanted to replace Elizabeth with Mary Stuart
   • Pope took a stand against her
   • Helping with the Dutch rebels, gave Spanish a reason to help
   • Threats from Catholics abroard

2. Under Control Catholic Threat

   • Amarda success
   • Rebellion had little support
   • Protected by Phillip II
   • Pilgrimages banned

3. Under Control Puritan Threat

   • Death of influencials weakened cause
   • Moderates accepted the established church
   • Small
   • Did not want to overthrow government

4. Significant Puritan Threat

   • Sepratists wanted to disband the national church
   • Presbytarians wanted a reform of the church
   • Offered an alternative church order
   • Marprelate tracts, gained support

5. Questions I could use this in...

   • Elizabeth was in control
   • Elizabeth dealt with her problems well