The matchlock musket came into use, but did not replace the bow
because its matchcord didn't remain lit in rainy weather. The
matchlock was an improvement over the former musket because both
hands could be used to hold and aim the matchlock musket because
the powder was ignited by a device that touched a slow-burning
cord to the powder when a trigger was pulled with one finger.
After the break with Rome, cooperation among villagers in church
activities largely ceased. The altars and images previously taken
care of by them disappeared and the paintings on the walls were
covered with white or erased, and scripture texts put in their
place. People now read the new Bible, the "Paraphrases" of
Erasmus, Foxe's "Book of Martyrs", and the works of Bishop Jewel.
The Book of Martyrs taught the duty and splendor of rising above
all physical danger or suffering. The canon law of the church was
abolished and its study prohibited. Professorships of the civil
law were founded at the two universities. The Inns of Court grew.
Attorneys had more work with the new laws passed to replace the
church canons of the church. They played an important role in town
government and many became wealthy. They acquired town houses in
addition to their rural estates.
Church reforms included abolishing church sanctuaries. Benefit of
clergy was restricted. Parsons were allowed to marry. Archbishops
were selected by the king without involvement by the pope.
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