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Reformation
Term negatively used to refer to Roman Catholics whose loyalties laid with the Pope.
Members of the High Church that advocate preserving their Catholic roots.
Religious revolution, also known as Protestant Reformation, that took place in the 16th century.
Political doctrine that advocates the absolute power of monarchs, whose authority was believed to come directly from God.
Religious (and political) conflict between Protestantism and Catholicism that took place primarly in central Europe.
Church that is ruled by a council of elected elders. Its origins can be traced to Scotland.
Young people chosen by the ruling monarch that would advise them and in turn occasionally receive honours, riches, and/or political positions at court.
Socially and economically influential landowners that could live from rental income (unlike a yeoman, who was a working farmer).
The official church of England in which religion and politics are joint. Thus, the Head is the ruling monarch.