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Difficulty: MediumEdward VI and Mary I

England experienced significant religious upheaval during the 1550s due to the conflicting views of the Tudor siblings. After the reign of the Protestant King Edward VI ended, which religious objective did Queen Mary I prioritize?

  1. Re-establishing Roman Catholicism as the national religion and acknowledging papal authorityAnswer
  2. B
    Strengthening Protestantism through the mandatory introduction of the Book of Common Prayer
  3. C
    Initiating the break from the Roman Catholic Church to establish the monarch as the Supreme Head
  4. D
    Establishing a 'middle way' to allow for a compromise between Catholic and Protestant worship

Answer

The primary objective of Queen Mary I was to re-establish Roman Catholicism as the national religion and acknowledge the authority of the Pope.
The correct answer is correct because Mary I was a devout Catholic who focused her reign on returning England to the Roman Catholic faith and restoring the authority of the Pope, reversing the Protestant changes made by her predecessors.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the monarch in question and her place in the Tudor succession.
Mary I succeeded her half-brother, Edward VI, in 1553.
Correctly identifying the monarch is essential to distinguish between the alternating Protestant and Catholic policies of the mid-Tudor period.
2
Recall the religious orientation of Mary I.
Mary I was a devout Roman Catholic.
Her personal faith directly dictated her government's religious policy.
3
Evaluate the primary actions taken during her reign.
She reversed the Protestant laws of Edward VI and persecuted those who refused to return to Catholicism.
Her focus was a complete restoration of the old faith, earning her the nickname 'Bloody Mary'.

Key Concept

Mary I's Catholic Restoration

Practice More

Review the chronological order of the Tudor monarchs and the specific religious label (Catholic or Protestant) associated with each to ensure mastery of the succession sequence.
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