Edward VI Flashcards
What was the problem with Edward as a king
He was a boy, they feared he wouldn’t be able to lead the country in war and it would make the country weak
Why was Edward not satisfied with the first prayer book
It was too moderate and not radical enough
Why did Northumberland pursue more radical religious policy ?
Because he knew that Edward would see on become a monarch in his own right so that it would be to his liking
Under Somerset’s rule which laws were repealed ?
The Catholic act of six articles
The treason act
Who created the first prayer book
Lord protector Somerset
What was wrong with Somerset’s moderate approach to Protestantism
He lost the approval of the radical Protestants e.g Knox
What was Northumberland’s religious position described as
An enigma
Why is Northumberland’s religious view an enigma
At some points of his life he had declared himself a Catholic yet when he was head of the government during 1550-1553 he leaned to Protestantism
What was the benefits for Northumberland being a Protestant
He had influence over Edward
He got power and money from stripping down Catholicism
Who was John Hooper the leader of
The evangelical Protestants
What was John Hoopers aim
To sweep away all remaining aspects of Catholicism and enforce radical Protestantism
What was hoopers significance for the reformation
He spearheaded the push towards the radical Protestantism and gained the favour of Edward and Northumberland
What are evangelicals
Evangelicals are ardent Protestants who place the greatest importance upon the bible and believe that their faith should be vigorously spread to others
Who drafted the prayer book
Archbishop Cranmer
Who drafted the 42 articles
Archbishop Cranmer
