Edward's reign - Somerset's fall Flashcards
How many proclamations did Somerset make in 2 years and what did this cause?
77 - caused resentment.
What faction was developed in 1549?
The Anti-Somerset Faction.
Who was involved in the Anti-Somerset Faction and why?
- Warwick - advance his own power.
- Paget - Somerset betrayed him by not listening to his advice.
- Wriothesley - against religious changes.
What had Somerset done wrong in poor leadership and what were people’s grievances?
- Had alienated many people through his high-handed management.
- Reluctant to delegate, often by-assed the Council and ruled from ‘the Protector’s palace’.
What had Somerset done wrong in mishandling of foreign policy and what were people’s grievances?
- Failed campaign in Scotland and the declaration of war by France in August 1549 ~ disappointed the Council.
What had Somerset done wrong in Favouritism and what were people’s grievances?
Packed key positions with his own men ~ controlled the King.
What had Somerset done wrong in Money making and extravagance and what were people’s grievances?
- Built lavishly, as able to accumulate fees, salaries, offices and lands.
- Added £5000 to an already generous income.
What had Somerset done wrong in Religious policy and what were people’s grievances?
Many of the Council opposed his religious reforms.
What had Somerset done wrong in Social policy and what were people’s grievances?
Alienated the aristocracy as seen in the different rebellions in 1549.
Why did enclosure make Somerset look like a ‘friend to the poor’?
He had attempted to solve the problem of enclosure by establishing Enclosure Commissions ~ blocked by the gentry.
What worried the ruling elite?
Unrest in the countryside.
What happened on October 5th 1549?
Somerset retreated to Hampton Court Palace.
What happened on October 6th 1549?
Somerset moved to Windsor Castle with Edward.
What did Edward do in October 1549 which caused Somerset’s arrest?
- Edward fell ill and complained about the surroundings.
- Edward abandoned Somerset as he felt a prisoner.
- Within a week Somerset was arrested.
