Edward VI, 1547-1553 Flashcards
The 1549 Act of Uniformity stated:
Services were to be held in English
We’re only to be 5 sacraments in the church instead of the 7 of the Catholic Church - just communion, baptism, confirmation, marriage and burial
Clergy could marry
Laity could receive bread and wine at communion
Western Rebellion, 1549:
Also referred to as the ‘Prayer book rebellion’
General unrest that led to the removal from power of Somerset by the Duke of Northumberland
How radical were the religious changes under Northumberland?
1552- New Treason act was passed which made it an offence to question the Royal supremacy or any beliefs of the Church
1552- Second Act of Uniformity which enforced the Second book of common prayer
1552- Forty Two Articles
CLEARLY MUCH MORE EXTREME PROTESTANT VIEWS EXPRESSED
To what extent was England a Protestant country by the death of Edward IV in 1553?
NOT VERY PROTESTANT:
Edward only ruled for 6 years so not enough time to enforce permanent change
Protestantism was impose on the nation and was not necessarily welcomed
1552 Act of Uniformity only lasted a year
Edward died before 42 articles could be imposed
Rapid restoration of Catholicism under Mary suggests that traditional religion remained popular
To what extent was England a Protestant country by the death of Edward IV in 1553?
VERY PROTESTANT:
Officially England was Protestant and the appearance of Churches had changed
Protestant belief was strong in London, the South East and East Anglia
Protestantism was popular with young, educated or those involved in trade with other Protestant countries such as the Netherlands or Germany
When did Edward reign?
1547 - 1553
What were the greatest changes when Edward came to the throne?
Religious change - Protestant
Child King - Had to have a Regency Council and Advisors
What age was Edward when he died?
Died at age 15
Evidence Royal Minority not a problem:
Strong tudor dynasty by 1547 - no one challenged Edward’s right to the throne
Succession Crisis (1553):
Northumberland putting his own ambition and aims above the Security of the Crown
Jane’s claim as Granddaughter of Henry’s sister Mary was clearly inferior to Henry VIII’s eldest daughter, Mary
Legally the Succession Act of 1544 clearly overruled the “device” of a 15 year old King which was never approved by Parliament
Nobility and gentry had a vested interest in supporting the principle of legitimate inheritance
Many acted quickly and decisively to secure her rightful position
Privy Council supported Mary due to her being the Royal heir
Western Rebellion:
William Body murdered at Helston when he tried to enforce the destruction of images in local churches
Traditionally known locally as the “Prayer Book rebellion”
Norfolk Rebellion:
Unlike rebels in Devon and Cornwall, Norfolk rebels supported ‘Common Book of Prayer’
Evidence that Western Rebellion had social + economic causes and Norfolk rebellion:
Complaints about excessive rent rises
Riots against enclosures
Effected by cloth trade
Reasons for Unrests:
Unrests against enclosures
Serious threats presented by the Western Rebellion:
Bloody Battles - at least 3