What was the situation in terms of religious faith in England 1558-1603 and how did central government attempt to change this situation?

Elizabeth I succeeded the throne of England in 1558 and became Queen to a nation that had previously undergone 25 years of religious turmoil and change. The national Catholicism of her father, Henry VIII had been replaced by Protestant religious reforms during her brother, Edward VI's reign. These changes were then followed by Mary I's attempts to re-establish Catholicism in England after his death. When Elizabeth ascended the throne it seemed clear and inevitable that she would …

…key leaders. By 1603, the Elizabethan Church was still mainly in the form it had been in 1559 most likely reflecting Elizabeth's own beliefs. The governments refusal to acknowledge the desire of certain protestant groups led to an inheritance of religious problems for Elizabeth's successor James I. In conclusion, Elizabeth I succeeded in reforming religious practices in England during her reign and effectively used government to keep the Church of England in the form she had introduced.