Duke Of Somerset Flashcards
How many were killed by lord Russell’s men from the western rebellion
3000
What economic policy did Somerset continue from Henry 8
Debasement
Why were chantries and religious guilds dissolved
Crown needs money for foreign policy
Who tried to stage a coup against Somerset (2)
His brother - Thomas Seymour
With the help of Southampton
What was somersets main military plan for Scotland (3)
Defeat in battle
Garrison the border
Force Scotland into submission
What failed tax did Somerset introduce + why = western rebellion
Sheep tax
Discourage enclosures
How many rebels took control of Norwich during kitts rebellion of 1549
16000
Who ended Somerset’s protectorate and when
Northumberland and Southampton
August 1549
What did Somerset introduce in 1547 to deal with disorder poor
Vagrancy act
How much money did Somerset spend on war with Scotland
580,000
How did Somerset deal with ketts Rebellion
Sent an army including foreign mercenaries under the command of Warwick
What was western rebellion known as
The prayer book rebellion
How many times was the great seal used during his 2 years in charge
76
What were the two main objectives of the book of common prayer (2)
Establish a single form for services within CoE
Translate services into English
After how many days did Somerset disband the regency council
16
