Edward Flashcards
How old was Edward when he became king?
9 years old
Who was put in charge by Henry VIII in 1547?
a Regency Council
Why did Henry install the regency council?
Edward’s position as monarch would be weak,
Henry wasn’t completely confident about his legacy
Who did the Regency Council delegate their power to?
Edward Seymour, Earl of Hertford
What title did Seymour award himself?
Duke of Somerset
Was Somerset the true alter-rex?
OPINION
What was Seymour’s main focus?
Scotland
What battle did England win against Scotland in 1547?
The Battle of Pinkie
What was the first religious policy under Edward VI
The dissolution of Chantries 1547
When was the Enclosure Commission?
1547
Why was there a French army in scotland?
Mary QOS had been sent to France, Mary of Guise ruled as regent
What was the 1549 Act of Uniformity?
Brought in the 1549 Book of Common Prayer written by Thomas Cranmer and Seymour.
What was important about the 1549 Book of Common Prayer?
Purposely vague and ambiguous - especially about transubstantiation
What could be said about the Radical Seymour passing moderate reforms?
He was cautious, maybe not as politically naïve as first thought
What year had the most rebellions under Edward?
1549
Why was there general discontent around the country? (4)
Population naturally rising, therefore inflation
Debasage of coinage, massive impact on economy
Bad harvests - Not great, reason for Enclosure enquiry
Trade - slump in cloth trade due to new fabric Kershey
Why was the cloth trade slumping?
New cheaper material called Kershey was much more accessible.
When was the sheep tax?
1549
What was the sheep tax?
Made enclosing more unprofitable, preventing new ones being created - Landed elite hated it
What is the Western Rebellion also known as?
The Prayer Book Rebellion
Why did Somerset act slowly to the Western Rebellion?
thought the Gentry would deal with it, however the Gentry joined them
What major city did the Western Rebellion capture?
Exeter
How many rebels were there?
around 7000
what happened to the rebels?
They were brutally supressed by around 8600 troops
What was the main reason for Ketts Rebellion
Less about religion, more about slump in cloth trade
How many people were a part of Ketts’ Rebellion?
around 15,000 people, including Gentry (such as William Kett)
What did Ketts rebellion create?
Almost create a new democracy/parliament,
Who put down Ketts rebellion?
The Earl of Warwick
What happened to Somerset after the rebellions?
The Privy council remove him, replacing with Earl of Warwick
What was different to Earl of Warwick’s title compared to Seymour’s?
Earl of Warwick was accountable to Privy Council as Lord President of Privy Council.
Somerset was accountable only to the king as Royal Protector.
What title does the Privy Council allow Earl of Warwick to have?
the Dukedom of Northumberland
When was Northumberlands Recoinage plan?
1551
What was the Treaty of Boulogne 1550?
Boulogne given back to France after 8 years like suggested in Henry’s reign.
France to remove troops from Scotland,
Edward to marry Mary QoS
What happened to Somerset in 1550?
He tried to return, however charged with treason and executed.
Edward easily manipulated into killing his uncle
When was the second Act of Uniformity under Edward?
1552
What was the 1552 Act of Uniformity?
All ambiguity removed,
Calvinist doctrine,
Churches to have Painted walls, No stained glass, english bible
What could arguably be the reason for there being no major rebellions after the 1552 Act of Uniformity?
Edward VI was ill with smallpox and measles, which should’ve killed him.
When were the 42 Articles?
1553
What did the 42 Articles aim to do?
Commissioners sent out to every parish, took artifacts down to london
HOWEVER, Edward VI died, was ordered to take the things back But a lot of it is still missing to this day
What did Edward VI die of?
‘Consumption of the Lungs’ - Tuberculosis?
Was the Succession Crisis really a crisis?
OPINIONN
When was Henry’s Act of Succession labelling Mary as queen after Edward VI?
1544
Why did Northumberland want to change the succession?
He would be killed by Mary for his reforms, wanted to stay in charge/
Who did Lady Jane Grey marry?
Guildford Dudley, Duke of Northumberlands son
Why did Edward use the Devyse?
There wasn’t enough time for an Act of Parliament.
Why was Edwards Devyse such a big deal?
Only an Act of Parliament can undo an Act of Parliament.
Why wasn’t there a battle between Mary and Northumberland?
Northumberland pleads for mercy.
What happens to Lady Jane Grey?
She is pardoned, however is later executed after Wyatts rebellion
What religious view did Edward most likely have?
He was most likely a radical reformer - Calvinist
How much money was spent on the Scottish campaign throughout Henry and Somersets reign?
up to £2,000,000 (£600,000 being Somerset)
