Edward VI Flashcards
What were the 3 concerns about the throne?
1) Factions - attempts to rise
2) Unrest - unable to protect the throne
3) War - unable to lead troops
Why were the concerns towards the throne?
Edward was a minor - was 9 years old
when did Edward become king?
Feb 20th 1547
What actions did HVIII take to reduce threats for Edward?
Dec 1546 - Third Act of Succession ensured a smooth succession for Edward
Asked for a regency council with 9 advisors for Edward
When did Somerset become Lord Protector?
January 31st 1547
How did Somerset become Lord President?
Bribed others and got Paget’s help in rising to power
What were the short term problems under Somerset?
3
- Raising Revenue
- Religion
- War with FR and Scot
What was Edwards personality like?
4
- Disciplined - Serious & Cold
- Devoted to studies
- Rarely alone
- Knowledge abt nobility and religion
What did Edward write in everyday?
His Chronicle
Who was Edward’s tutor?
Richard Coxe
What were the long term problems under Somerset?
3
- Increasing population
- Inflation
- Poverty/debt
When was the New Treason Act introduced?
1547
What was the New Treason Act?
Urban and county authorities had less power when dealing with religious debates/riots
What did the New Treason Act cause?
Debate on religion and the lack of restrictive laws
What gave Somerset freedom to rule w/o Parliament?
the Repealment of the 1539 Parliament Act
What act provided money for war in 1547?
Chantries Act
When was the Book of Homilies introduced?
1547
What was the Book of Homilies?
A book written by Cranmer to help Priests hold a Protestant Mass