In the second half of the sixteenth century, England
A) was torn by civil war.
B) witnessed the overthrow of Elizabeth I by Mary Tudor.
C) experienced persecution of Catholics and the rise of Puritan influence.
D) suffered a major defeat by Spain in 1588.
E) witnessed Elizabeth’s rejection of the papacy’s attempt at reconciliation with the English throne.
Ans: C
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