Edward Government Flashcards
Where did Somerset move government to?
Somerset House - used his own household servants as government officials
How did Somerset rule?
By proclamation/Dry Stamp
Who did Northumberland encourage to be part of government?
Edward
How did Northumberland rule in comparison to Somerset?
Used Privy Council more than Somerset
Who did Northumberland staff the Household with?
His own men who could then control access to Edward
Who did Northumberland allow to control the Dry Stamp?
His ally Sir John Gates (appointed as Vice Chamberlain)
What did Somerset ruling by proclamation result in?
Reduction of influence of the Privy Council temporarily
Who was Lord President of the Council during the Northumberland’s protectorship?
Himself
Why did Northumberland make himself Lord President of the Council?
So he had the power to fix the agendas of the meetings and to bar councillors who may oppose him
What power of the King did Northumberland take over?
King’s power to appoint new councillors
What continued in Edwards reign from the later years of Henry VIII?
Frequent parliamentary sessions
What was Parliament used for?
Passing religious laws
What was Parliament not used for?
Destroying the Protectorate
What were the Crown debts in 1550? What did they fall to in 1553 under Northumberland?
£300,000 - fell to £180,000
How did Northumberland reduce Crown Debt?
Selling Crown and Chantry Lands - raised £210,000 but weakened Crown Finance in the long run
