Faction + it's impact during rule of Somerset + Northumberland

Question 1

Faction meaning

Answer 1

Small groups within a larger group that have different views

Question 2

What did the anti-Somerset faction dislike

Answer 2

Somerset’s methods and policies, especially his religious policies

Question 3

Name 1 person part of the anti-Somerset faction

Answer 3

Paget, Warwick, Wriothesley

Question 4

As Somerset’s hold on power declined where did he retreat to with Edward, then where did he move to a day later

Answer 4

Hampton Court then Windsor

Question 5

Edward fell ill and claimed himself prisoner and abandoned his Uncle but what did he state his Uncle had supposedly threatened and what did this result in

Answer 5

Stated that Somerset had threatened riots if he was removed from power. Somerset denied it but couldn’t contradict the King so was removed within a week

Question 6

What position did Warwick gain by January 1550 that allowed him to put his own supporters in important positions around Edward

Answer 6

Lord President of the Council

Question 7

When Warwick released Somerset from jail what did he continue to try and do and what did this lead to

Answer 7

Plot an attempt to recover his position - led to his execution

Question 8

When was Somerset executed

Answer 8

22nd January 1552