Edward VI Flashcards
Who influenced Edward in relation to religious matters?
Somerset
Northumberland
John Hooper and European reformers
Carnmer
Initially, what was Edward’s legislation focused on?
Initially legislation was focused on destroying Henry’s settlement and elements of Catholicism.
What was the Nov 1547 Chantries Act?
This had been passed by Henry’s last Parliament but not collected. The Chantries were the money collected for the prayers for the dead - they represented a sizeable amount but most historians view Edward’s pursuit of the Chantries as a genuine attempt to reform rather than simply to plunder.
What was the Dec 1547 Repeal of the Six Articles?
The repeal of this Act essentially left the Church without an official doctrine.
What was the Dec 1547 Repeal of the Treason Act?
This allowed people to discuss religion freely.
What was the Jan 149 Act of Uniformity?
Made the First Prayer Book the official doctrine of the Church - not very Protestant - didn’t satisfy Edward.
What was the 1552 New Treason Act?
Reaction to the troubles of 1549 - made it an offense to question the Supremacy.
What was the Apr 1552 Second Act of Uniformity?
Enforced the Second Prayer Book - much more Protestant - more Calvinist. The main difference between the two Prayer books was that prayers for the dead and the wearing of vestments were removed. Also in the second prayer book trans-substantiation was gone and alters were to be replaced with communion tables.
What were the 42 Articles (1552-1553)?
Based on Cranmer’s teachings. They were very Protestant. They were submitted to Parliament but never became law due to Edward’s death.
How was the rule of a minor an obstacle?
Means that Edward was not always going to be able to play a prominent role in his own Reformation.
How did Edward inherit a very unclear religious doctrine?
Protestant on the surface but clearly Catholic in tone.
How was Edward himself an obstacle?
He was very clear on his religious views and so pushed for further reform.
How was Somerset an obstacle?
Was a Protestant but was constrained by fear of Charles V, rebellions in 1549 and his wars in Scotland- his focus was elsewhere and so he did not meet the requirements of Edward in terms of religious reform.
How was Northumberland an obstacle?
Difficult to ascertain his religious position. Yet he presided over a clear period of Protestant reform. Northumberland was a politician first and foremost and so he put his religious views aside in order to please Edward.
How was the quality of the clergy an issue and an obstacle?
There was an inconsistent picture across England in terms of the quality and quantity of Protestant clergy- there were areas of strength in London, East Anglia and in port areas where new ideas had had longer to develop- but Catholic priests were still common as there wasn’t always an alternative. Under Somerset for example there were 8 bishops who declared themselves as “undecided”, 9 who were reformers and 10 who were Catholic.
