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Difficulty: MediumEdward VI and Mary I

Following the death of King Edward VI in 1553, his half-sister Mary I succeeded him as the monarch of England. Which of the following major religious changes did Mary I implement during her reign?

  1. The restoration of the Roman Catholic Church as the official religion of EnglandAnswer
  2. B
    The introduction of the first Book of Common Prayer to unify Protestant services
  3. C
    The initial break from the authority of the Pope to allow for a royal divorce
  4. D
    The establishment of the Church of England as a permanent and stable Protestant body

Answer

Mary I is most known for her efforts to restore the Roman Catholic Church and the authority of the Pope in England.
The correct answer accurately identifies that Mary I's primary objective was the restoration of Roman Catholicism. As a devout Catholic, she repealed the Protestant legislation passed during the reigns of Henry VIII and Edward VI and briefly brought the English Church back under the authority of the Pope.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the monarch in the question
The question asks about Mary I, the daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon.
Correctly identifying the monarch is necessary to recall their specific religious policies.
2
Differentiate between the religious policies of the mid-Tudor monarchs
Edward VI (Protestant) was followed by Mary I (Catholic).
The mid-Tudor period was defined by rapid shifts between Protestantism and Catholicism based on the monarch's personal faith.
3
Select the action associated with Mary I
Mary I attempted to undo the Reformation by making England a Catholic country again.
This matches historical records of her reign, including her title 'Bloody Mary' due to the persecution of Protestants during this restoration.

Key Concept

The religious reversal during the mid-Tudor period (Edward VI to Mary I)

Practice More

Review the timeline of the Tudor monarchs and note the specific religious 'swing' that occurred between 1547 and 1558.
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