17. Edward- overall impact

Question 1

how well was England Governed?

Answer 1

• many problems Somerset faced were inherited from HVIII’s reign
• Somerset had an advantage being Ed’s uncle, but failed to act quick in a range of issues= rebellions
• Northumberland had no close link with Ed, BUT… was well in control of the privy council = stability
• his position weakened as ED got ill

Question 2

what was the biggest crisis in Ed’s reign?

Answer 2

-Northumberland’s attempt to alter the succession to LJG