EVI and Northumberland Flashcards
When did parliament issue the Treason Act under Northumberland?
1552
When did Northumberland order altars to be replaced by Communion tables?
1553
What religious influence was growing under EVI?
Humanism
How did Northumberland change foreign policy?
He was willing to sacrifice influence in Scotland in order to concentrate on internal problems in England. He saw France as an ally against the bigger threat of Spain and the Holy Roman Empire
When was the treaty of Boulogne passed?
1550 - agreed on the marriage of Edward and Henry II’s daughter
How did Northumberland deal with finance?
Coinage reissued with the same silver content as in 1527, crown lands were sold
What social problems was Northumberland facing?
Population increase, poor harvests, social unrest after rebellions, problems with the cloth trade in the Netherlands
What were Northumberland’s policies to deal with social issues?
Repealed the sheep tax, new treason act, anti-enclosure legislation, acts passed to protect arable farming, poor laws passed in 1552
Why was there a succession crisis at the end of Edwards reign?
Mary would destroy the protestant faith, her and Elizabeth had been made illegitimate, the crown passed to Lady Jane Grey for nine days
