3. Edward VI Flashcards
When did Somerset govern until? - Edward VI
Somerset governed until 1549, when Northumberland enacted a coup against the Lord Protector.
When did Northumberland and his fellow conspirators launch their military coup? (Month and Year) - Edward VI
Northumberland launched his coup in October 1549.
What religious, economic and social problems existed upon Edward’s accession to the throne? - Edward VI
The country was religiously divided over reform, monastic lands being sold had damaged religious experience, finances were poor due to Henry’s expensive foreign policy, the Great Debasement of 1544/5 has caused high inflation.
Somerset governed using proclamations, usually made by the monarch’s personal authority. How many did he use in his 2 years of power? - Edward VI
Somerset used 76 proclamations in 2 years, which was the highest rate at any point in the 16th Century.
After how many days in government did Somerset disband the regency council? - Edward VI
Somerset disbanded the regency council after merely 16 days in Government.
When did Northumberland enact a purging of some of his fellow conspirators following the coup removing Somerset? Why? - Edward VI
Northumberland purged the council of its conservative members on the 10th October 1549. This was in order to consolidate and secure his own position, as well as guarantee more radical government actions which may have been prevented by this group.
When was the Battle of Pinkie? What was the outcome? - Edward VI
The Battle of Pinkie took place in September 1547, with this resulting in an English victory.
What was the total cost of Somerset’s war in Scotland between 1547 and 1549? - Edward VI
Somerset’s war in Scotland from 1547-49 cost the crown £580,000.
When did France declare war on England under the governance of Somerset? - Edward VI
France declared war on England in 1549, attacking Boulogne.
How many garrisons did Somerset have in Scotland? How much did this cost? - Edward VI
Somerset had 25 garrisons in Scotland, costing £351,000.
How much did Somerset’s policy of garrisons cost? How much did Henry’s policy of raids cost? - Edward VI
Somerset’s policy of garrisons cost £350,000, whereas Henry’s raids only cost £235,000.
When was the Treaty of Boulogne agreed? What were the terms of this? - Edward VI
The Treaty of Boulogne was agreed in 1550, with this transferring control of the port to Boulogne to France in return for £133,333. A marriage alliance was further agreed between Edward and Henry II’s daughter to reduce foreign tensions. The French pension was also lost as a result.
What complications were caused by religion for the cloth trade in the Netherlands? - Edward VI
Due to Charles V’s heavy opposition to Protestantism, he issued an edict ordering the arrest of Protestants. Many cloth traders were Protestant and fled the country to England, a haven for evangelical refugees, leaving the cloth market in Antwerp to collapse.
How was English policy towards the Netherlands complicated by diplomatic tensions between the 2 countries? - Edward VI
The Netherlands threatened to invade England in 1551, leading to England imposing a temporary trading embargo on the state.
When was the FIRST Book of Common Prayer introduced? What did this determine? - Edward VI
The First Book of Common Prayer was introduced in 1549, with this designed to create a single, uniform worship in churches and to translate worship into English.
What aspect of the First Book of Common Prayer could be said to have remained Catholic? - Edward VI
The First Book of Common Prayer contained an ambiguous declaration on the nature of the Eucharist, with this leaving it open for the acceptance of a belief in transubstantiation.
What percentage of people in London were Protestant by 1547? - Edward VI
20% of Londoners were Protestant by 1547.
When were Somerset’s Royal Injunctions issued? What did these enforce? - Edward VI
Somerset introduced his Injunctions in 1547, attacking many features of Catholic worship, including images, lights, stained glass, processions and other practices.
