Edward VI: Government under Nothumberland

Question 1

Impact of the coup against Somerset

Answer 1

Warwick (Northumberland) became more well known and prominent within government

He became president of the council. His main supporters were conservatives

Question 2

Somersets second coup

Answer 2

Somerset attempted to re-accumulate his position within the government, being assisted by Paget.

Somerset was stopped and Paget was imprisoned. Somerset executed

Question 3

Impact of Somersets second coup

Answer 3

Used the second coup as an opportunity to strengthen his control.

Moved away from a councillor government and ruled like Somerset had done

Question 4

Changes made by Northumberland

Answer 4

Promoted himself to Duke of Northumberland

Gave John Gates the patronage of ‘Vice-Chamberlain of the Household’ - this further confirmed his control over the court.

Question 5

How did John Gates and Northumberland gain even more power

Answer 5

John Gates possessed the ‘Dry Stamp’ so they could place a wax seal on documents, this was the Kings signature