Edward and Mary - Background Flashcards
1
Q
What were the negatives of Mary as Queen? (5 points.)
A
- She’s a woman - unpopular.
- Female leaders associated with anarchy and civil war.
- Few English allies.
- No training/preparation.
- Weak/often ill.
2
Q
What were Mary’s top 5 aims as Queen?
A
- Restore her legitimacy and convince the Council of her right to rule.
- Restore Roman Catholicism and Papal Supremacy.
- Marry and have an heir.
- Defend Calais.
- Restore relations with Spain and the Empire.
3
Q
How did Mary’s marriage protect English interests? (5 points.)
A
- If Mary died leaving no heirs, Phillip had no claim to the throne.
- Phillip had no individual sovereign authority in England.
- Foreigners could not be promoted to office in England by Phillip.
- Phillip must uphold English laws.
- Mary or any heirs could not leave England without noble permission.
4
Q
What were the positives of Mary as Queen? (5 points.)
A
- More legitimate than Lady Jane Grey.
- Henry’s plan for succession was respected.
- Lady Grey associated with the unpopular Duke of Northumberland.
- Catholic survivalism amongst the nobility.
- Powerful European allies.
5
Q
What religious situation did Edward inherit?
A
- Most people accepted the break from Rome.
- Dissolution of monasteries was unpopular.
- Radical/Reform faction dominating court. They want to repeal the Six Articles of 1539.
6
Q
What financial situation did Edward inherit?
A
- Henry’s wars had bankrupted the country.
- Crownlands had been given away and Churchland had been sold for short-term revenue.
- Debasement caused hyperinflation.
7
Q
What foreign policy situation had Edward inherited? (France & Scotland.)
A
France:
- Boulogne had been captured at great expense.
- This would be expensive and time-consuming for Edward to maintain.
Scotland:
- Henry invaded and enforced the Treaty of Greenwich. This betrothed Edward and Mary Queen of Scots.
- Scotland wanted Mary to marry the Dauphin of France instead.
