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Government and Faction - Edward Flashcards

1
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What style of governing did Somerset have?

A

A personal style of government

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2
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Why did his councillors feel mistreated?

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As he overlooked his councillors

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3
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Why was Somerset forced to use proclamations?

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To announce new laws

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4
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When would the council criticise Somerset?

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When his policies would fail

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5
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What did Northumberland aim for?

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Economic and administrative efficiency

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6
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Did Northumberland delegate well?

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Yes

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7
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How did Northumberland use the council well?

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He restored its authority and led it well as the Lord President.

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8
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Why did the council favour Northumberland?

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He showed the respect that Somerset never did

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9
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What did Northumberland refrain from doing?

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Using proclamations

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10
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What caused inflation?

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Population growth, war and debasement

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11
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Who did people blame for inflation?

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Selfish landlords and the enclosure system

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12
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How did Somerset attempt to remove enclosures?

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Through proclamations

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13
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What was the goal of taking out new loans with a lower rate of interest?

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To pay off old debts with the goal ‘to have his majesty out of debt’

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14
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In terms of tax revenue what happens under Northumberland?

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It was collected more efficiently whilst corruption was reduced

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How did they attemept to lower the price of food staples?

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They instituted coinage to reverse debasement during the poor harvests

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16
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Why was a review of crown finances delayed?

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Due to Edwards fatal illness

17
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True or false: English people were better off in 1553 compared to 1549

A

True

18
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Whjat does Historian Anthony Fletcher claim?

A

Somerset faced more determined opposition than any other Tudor Monarch

19
Q

In 1549 what cuased troops meant for Scotland to be sent to Oxford and Norfolk?

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Local unrest

20
Q

What was needed to disperse the rebels during Kets Rebellion?

A

A large army led by Warwick

21
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What prevented smaller risings from developing into more threatening risings?

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Poor leadership

22
Q

What actions would Somerset take out in Scotland?

A

Impose a series of forts and garrisons on Scotland winning convincingly in the Battle of Pinkie in 1547

23
Q

Why does Scottish resistance survive? (2)

A
  • Somerset failed to take Edinburgh or Dunbar

- Failed to work with those supporting the English influence

24
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How did France get involved in the Anglo-Scot wars? (2)

A
  • They sent 6000 troops in 1548

- Removed Mary Queen of Scots to France so she could marry a French Prince

25
Q

When somerset refuses to accept defeat what does he do and at what cost?

A

He sends three more armies in late 1548 but this cost £500,000

26
Q

Overall what happens in Scotland?

A

Somerset would fail in Scotland and removed his forces

27
Q

How does Somerset respond to the French declaration of war in 1549?

A

Somerset offered to return Boulogne immediately

28
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How do the French respond to Somersets offer of Boulogne?

A

This wasn’t enough with Henry demanding Calais as well

29
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What does Somerset have to do when his offer is reduced?

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He was forced to launch an expensive, barely successful battle just to hold Boulogne

30
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What does Northumberland do in France?

A

He enters negotiations agreeing to sign the treaty of Boulogne with the French

31
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What was included in the treaty of Boulogne and why? (3)

A

English hand over Boulogne ahead of time for only half the price
Oversee the betrothal of Edward VI to a French princess
This was all to improve the countries finances

32
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What is the public reponse to Somersets handling of the revolts of 1549?

A

negative - He had mishandled it

33
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Who challenged Warwick?

A

He was challenged by those wanting to remove Somerset and Warwick, wanting to restore Catholicism

34
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What does Warwick do to Somerset? Why?

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He would pardon Somerset, reinstalling him to strengthen his hold over the council

35
Q

When Somerset is released what does he do?

A

He continues to plot and consequently was arrested and later executed

36
Q

Who emerges as the coucnils leader?

A

Warwick

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