History glossary
The Act of Uniformity
the 1559 statute that required use of a common form of Protestant worship in England.
- Category
- Statute
- Region
- England
- Date range
- 1559
What it means
The 1559 Act of Uniformity restored a revised English Prayer Book and made attendance at authorised church services compulsory. It helped define the public worship of the Elizabethan religious settlement.
Stories using this term
The Elizabethan Age
Elizabeth I’s reign brought stability, cultural flourishing, exploration, and victory over the Spanish Armada.
The English Reformation
Henry VIII’s break with Rome reshaped religion, politics, and identity through decades of upheaval.
The Tudor Dynasty
The Tudors strengthened royal power, drove religious change, and shaped early modern England.
