Wanted to re-introduce Catholicism, her succession greeted with enthusiasm.
Papal headship restored 1554 by Cardinal Pole, under Mary England was restored back to full papal obedience; Pope hadn't exercised power in over 20 years, pleasing conservatives and Catholics.
Pole became Archbishop of Caterbury.
Repeal of Act of Uniformity- 1553 proclaimed that all divine services and administration of sacraments should be as they had been in Henry VIII's reign.
Re-emphasis of the Act of the Six Articles 1539,
Mary didn't use the Inquisition (to investigate and destroy outbreaks of heresy) or the Jesuits as England was content.
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Opposition
Mary didn't produce an heir to continue her dynasty.
Married King Pillip II of Spain 1554.
Wyatt's Rebellion 1554, a xenophobic reaction to her marriage to Phillip. Not about how she was ruling the country. Sir Thomas Wyatt executed 1554 for his involvement- controlled with ease.
Protestant Persecutions 1555-58, nearly 300 people were executed (showing firm control) and her 'Bloody Mary' nickname is justified.
1556 Thomas Cranmer former Archbishop of Canterbury burnt at the stake.
1555 Protestant Churchmen Latimer and Ridley burnt at stake.
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