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Difficulty: MediumEdward VI and Mary I

The succession of Tudor monarchs after Henry VIII led to a period of great religious instability. While Edward VI introduced the Protestant Book of Common Prayer, his half-sister Mary I pursued a completely different path upon taking the throne. What was the main objective of Queen Mary I's religious policy?

  1. The restoration of the Roman Catholic faith as the official religion of EnglandAnswer
  2. B
    The continuation and expansion of the Protestant reforms made by Edward VI
  3. C
    The founding of the Church of England to officially break away from Rome
  4. D
    The establishment of a religious 'middle way' to satisfy both Protestants and Catholics

Answer

The main objective of Queen Mary I's religious policy was the restoration of the Roman Catholic faith as the official religion of England.
The correct answer is correct because Mary I was a devout Roman Catholic who, upon ascending the throne, immediately worked to reverse the Protestant reforms of her father and brother. Her primary goal was to re-establish the Catholic Church and the authority of the Pope in England.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the monarch and their place in the Tudor succession.
Mary I was the daughter of Henry VIII and succeeded her younger brother, Edward VI.
Correctly identifying the monarch's background is essential to understanding their religious motivations.
2
Compare the religious policies of Edward VI and Mary I.
Edward VI was a staunch Protestant who introduced the Book of Common Prayer, while Mary I was a devout Catholic.
Contrast is a key theme in this subtopic of the Life in the UK test.
3
Select the policy that matches Mary I's historical actions.
Mary I is historically known for her efforts to return England to Roman Catholicism.
This aligns with her title as a Catholic monarch and her efforts to undo the Reformation.

Key Concept

Tudor Religious Reversals
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