edward and mary

Question 1

why was Edward’s age a problem upon the succession in 1547?

Answer 1

• govt. easily dominated by Somerset, who was a reformist and ruled with royal power in the days after Henry’s death
• concerns that Edward could not portray a strong and stable image; leaving England vulnerable to attack

Question 2

what was the regency council?

Answer 2

created in Henry’s dying days as a way to stabilise the government, as Edward was a minor
dominated by somerset, but had 16 members, it controlled the country leading up to Edward’s coming of age

Question 3

was Mary’s gender a problem?

Answer 3

• there were concerns that a woman would be unable to control faction, unable to lead England into battle, she must be subservient to husband
• however, she managed to defeat Wyatt in the wyatt rebellion