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The mid-Tudor years were marked by a sharp reversal of religious policy when the throne passed from the son of Henry VIII to his eldest daughter. Which of the following statements correctly describes this transition between Edward VI and Mary I?

  1. Mary I led the effort to return the country to the Catholic faith following the Protestant reign of Edward VI.Answer
  2. B
    Elizabeth I took the throne immediately after Edward VI and restored the authority of the Pope.
  3. C
    Edward VI was a Catholic ruler whose religious policies were continued by his sister, Mary I.
  4. D
    Edward VI’s reign was primarily focused on his personal attempt to divorce his first wife, Catherine of Aragon.

Answer

Mary I led the effort to return the country to the Catholic faith following the Protestant reign of Edward VI.
The correct answer reflects the historical fact that Mary I, a devout Catholic, succeeded her Protestant half-brother Edward VI and immediately began efforts to bring England back to the Roman Catholic faith. During his short reign, Edward VI had significantly advanced Protestantism in England, notably through the Book of Common Prayer, which Mary I sought to overturn.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Recall the religious orientation of Edward VI.
Edward VI was a devout Protestant who oversaw the introduction of the Book of Common Prayer.
Establishing the religious baseline of the first monarch in the sequence.
2
Identify the monarch who succeeded Edward VI.
Mary I (Henry VIII's daughter) took the throne in 1553.
Determining the correct order of succession.
3
Analyze the religious goals of Mary I.
Mary I was a Catholic who sought to restore the Roman Catholic Church in England.
Identifying the policy shift that occurred during the transition.

Key Concept

The religious transition between Edward VI and Mary I
Estimated Time:1m 15s
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