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Introduction to British History

  • Period: 1509 to 1547

    Henry VIII's reign

  • Oct 31, 1517

    The Ninety-Five Thesis

    The Ninety-Five Thesis
    Devastating critique of the indulgences nailed to the door of the university in Wittenberg by german monk Martin Luther.
    We could say that it marks the start of the European Reformation
  • 1526

    Tyndale bible

    Tyndale bible
    The first translation of the Bible (New Testament) in english.
    -Most important principles of Protestantism are private prayer and Bible study, thus, vernacular translation is very important.
    -Before that it was in Latin
  • 1534

    Act of supremacy

    Act of supremacy
    Founds the Church of England/ Anglican Church
    King Henry VIII becomes Supreme Head of Church
    -Starting event of the schism.
    -Break with the Roman Catholic Church and the Pope.
  • Period: 1547 to 1553

    Edward VI's reign

  • 1549

    Book of common prayer

    Book of common prayer
    Revision of the mass-book, it led religious services.
    Edward was fiercly protestant.
  • Period: 1553 to 1558

    Mary I’s reign

    Fiercely catholic, "Bloody Mary" restored Catholicism and repealed the protestant legislation of her father and half-brother in 18 months.
    She persecuted Protestants between 1555 and 1558.
  • Period: 1558 to

    Elizabeth I’s reign

    A lot is at stakes when Elizabeth’s reign starts, after 25 years of religious changes, the most important thing for Elizabeth who is a Protestant 25 year-old unmarried woman is to appease religious tensions.
  • 1559

    The act of supremacy

    Concerns church organization, abolished the Pope’s authority, restored the Queen authority over the Church.