Edward VI: Duke Of Somerset Flashcards
How many people were killed by Lord Russell’s men when they brought down the Western rebellion?
3,000
Who tried to stage a coup against Somerset?
His brother, Thomas Seymour, with the help of Southampton
How many rebels took control of Norwich during Kett’s rebellion of 1549?
16,000
How much money did Somerset spend on war with Scotland?
£580,000
How many times did Somerset use the Great Seal during his 2 years in charge?
76
What were the two main objectives of the Book of Common Prayer?
To establish a single form for services within the Church of England and to translate services into English
How did Somerset deal with Kett’s rebellion?
Sent an army including foreign mercenaries under the command of Warwick
Who brought to an end Somerset’s protectorate and when?
Northumberland (Warwick) and Southampton, August 1549
What was Somerset’s main military strategy for Scotland?
Defeat Scotland in battle, garrison the border and force Scotland into submission
What economic policy did Somerset continue from Henry VIII?
Debasement
Why were chantries and religious guilds dissolved?
The Crown needed money for its foreign policy
What failed tax (that sparked the Western rebellion of 1549) did Somerset introduce and why dd he introduce it?
Sheep tax, to discourage enclosure
What did Somerset introduced in 1547 to deal with the disorderly poor?
Vagrancy Act
What is the Western Rebellion of 1549 also known as?
The Prayer Book Rebellion
After how many days did Somerset disband the Regency Council?
16
