Edward VI Flashcards
When did Edward vi come to the throne?
1547
When was he duke of Somerset in power from?
from 1547 to November 1549
for how long did Somerset continue to debase the coinage?
from 1547-49
how many royal proclamations did Somerset use?
70
when was the proclamations against enclosure?
1548
when did Somerset introduce sheep tax? and what did it lead to?
march 1549, lead to western rebellion later that year
when was the vagrancy act introduced? what was it?
1547- anyone out of work for 3 days were to be branded and sold into slavery for 2 years. children of vagrants were to be taken from parents and made apprentices.
this never came into force
between 1547-49 how many garrisons were established in Scotland and how many more were planned?
25 established and 14 More planned
what was Somersets style of government?
described as quasi royal. he was accused of being a dictator.
what happened to Somerset?
in failed coup he took Edward to Windsor castle and was accused of kidnapping, he surrendered and was imprisoned
when was northumberland in power?
from November 1549- July 1553
what did northumberland do that was contrary to Somerset?
repealed sheep tax in 1550, did not continue anti-enclosure measures
how much did northumberland sell Boulogne for?
£133,333
how much did northumberland reduce debt by?
from £300,000 to £150,000
when did northumberland introduce new treason laws?
1550
what did northumberland do in relation to debasement?
debased the coinage one more time then ends it in 1551
how much did crown and chantry lands raise?- northumberland
crown lands - £100,000
chantry lands- £110,486
how much did the final debasement raise?- northumberland
£537,000