edward Flashcards
how was edward a minority king?
Henry was worried about Edward’s minority and used his will to appoint a Regency Council to help Edward to rule. People in England were concerned that a child would be incapable of ruling and easily influenced by those around him. They were worried it would cause instability. Edward would not be able to lead troops into war or deal with threats from foreign powers and within his own country.
When Henry died in 1547 Edward inherited the throne at the age of nine. Within days, th
government under somerset?
Somerset’s time in office had a clear focus on avoiding riots and rebellion rather than helping the poor or solving economic issues.
Three proclamations from 1548 were aimed at maintaining law and order specifically. A ban on violent sport was rigorously enforced in the grounds that they might end in riots and disorder. It also become an offence to spread rumours, as they were likely to create unrest. Finally, all unlawful assemblies were forbidden.
Anyone found guilty of these offences was to be sent, for varying periods, to the
economic problems under somerset?
Henry had spent over £2.1M on war and borrowed £152,000 from foreign bankers which needed to be repaid He had sold off most monastic land as well as some Crown land
Crown income had fallen to £200,000 Taxes needed reforming to make sure they were collected effectively and from everyone who could afford to pay
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Action Taken
Somerset and the council refused to
reform taxation – they were worried that they would be unpopular if they increased taxes
They seized more church property e.g. Chantries, and debased the coinage Somerset negotiated an end to the war to cut costs
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Living and Working
Problem
• Population increases
• Inflation pushed up prices of food • Increasing unemployment
first act of uniformity?
No other sacraments except communion, baptism, confirmation, marriage and burial Clergy allowed to marry
No masses for the dead
All services in English
Bread and wine for everyone during communion
Fasting and holy days remained Purgatory not dealt with Worship of saints not banned
Clergy punished for not conforming – visitations carried out
describe the kett’s rebellion?
East Anglia was the most densely populated areas in England, and Norwich was the second biggest city after London.
It was a major textile centre, but when the textile industry suffered a collapse during the 1540s, lots of people found themselves unemployed.
Peasants and small farmers were being affected by the enclosure of pastoral areas by local gentry.
There was a general feeling of discontent and economic hardship spreading in that
rise of northumberland?
Made Earl of Warwick after fighting for Henry VIII in the war against France
• Was Lord High Admiral from 1543-1547
• Was made a member of the privy council for
services to Henry VIII
• Was instructed in Henry’s will to work alongside
