The law of 1642 required that parents and master see to it that their children knew the principles of religion and the capital laws of common wealth.
notifying other European nations when taking possession of African territories
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actively occupying the territory, as shown by a flag and keeping a police force
The best describes a significant shift in focus from medieval england to renaissance england is : From life after death to the benefit of worldly living
People in medieval period make their decision for the benefit of 'eternal lives' that they would received when they die. Meanwhile, people in renaissance period do it for their own living and glory. Hope this helps
Each prince could decide the religion for his lands