Edward and Mary stability of the monarchy

Question 1

when was Henry’s third succession act

Answer 1

1543

Question 2

when did Edward come to the throne

Answer 2

1547

Question 3

how old was Edward when he came to the throne

Answer 3

9

Question 4

why was there concerns about a minor on the throne

Answer 4

• unable to lead troops in battle
• civil war
• could not control factional struggles
• his image

Question 5

what was the conflict between Paget and Gardiner under Mary

Answer 5

Edward Courtenay - English and backed by Gardiner
Philip of Spain - backed by Paget

Question 6

which of Marys suitors did Paget back

Answer 6

Philip of Spain

Question 7

when was Mary’s marriage treaty approved

Answer 7

1554

Question 8

what was a cause of Wyatt’s rebellion

Answer 8

Spanish marriage

Question 9

when was The Devise drawn up

Answer 9

June 1553 as Edward was ill

Question 10

who did the Devise name as successor

Answer 10

Lady Jane Grey and heirs male, excluding M and E

Question 11

why did people support Mary over LJG

Answer 11

the right of Marys title and hatred of Northumberland

Question 12

was Edward’s devise legal

Answer 12

no

Question 13

When did Edward die

Answer 13

July 1553

Question 14

where did Mary flee to for support

Answer 14

East Anglia

Question 15

what happened to LJG after plot failed

Answer 15

tower

Question 16

what happened to Northumberland

Answer 16

hung

Question 17

when did Mary come to the throne

Answer 17

3rd Aug 1553

Question 18

who did Gardiner back for Mary’s marriage

Answer 18

Edward Courtenay

Question 19

what rebellion did Spanish marriage lead to

Answer 19

Wyatts

Question 20

when was Wyatt’s rebellion

Answer 20

Jan 1554

Question 21

how did Mary control Wyatt’s rebellion

Answer 21

although the rebellion reached London Mary refused to leave London and have her Guildhall speech

Question 22

what had Wyatt rebels planned

Answer 22

to marry Elizabeth and Courtenay

Question 23

what the unrest in summer 1549 cause

Answer 23

anti-somerset faction

Question 24

When was Spanish Marriage Treaty passed

Answer 24

Jan 1554

Question 25

What was the 1554 Marriage treaty

Answer 25

passed by parliament to limit Philips power in England , their heirs would inherit England not Spain, Philip could not hold authority in his own right or promote foreigners