Edward's reign - Northumberland's rise

Question 1

Why did Northumberland bring in his own allies and remove opponents?

Answer 1

Council contained a majority of religious conservatives who did not trust Warwick ~ he had a Protestant Majority.

Question 2

What rumour was spread in December 1549?

Answer 2

Catholic plot to remove Warwick.

Question 3

What happened in January 1550?

Answer 3

Leading Catholic members of the Council had been dismissed and Warwick made himself Lord President of the Council.

Question 4

What did Northumberland have to do in order to make himself Lord President of the Council in January 1550?

Answer 4

Had to ally with the more religiously radical members (more Protestant) ~ more religious changes.