Government and Faction - Edward Flashcards
What style of governing did Somerset have?
A personal style of government
Why did his councillors feel mistreated?
As he overlooked his councillors
Why was Somerset forced to use proclamations?
To announce new laws
When would the council criticise Somerset?
When his policies would fail
What did Northumberland aim for?
Economic and administrative efficiency
Did Northumberland delegate well?
Yes
How did Northumberland use the council well?
He restored its authority and led it well as the Lord President.
Why did the council favour Northumberland?
He showed the respect that Somerset never did
What did Northumberland refrain from doing?
Using proclamations
What caused inflation?
Population growth, war and debasement
Who did people blame for inflation?
Selfish landlords and the enclosure system
How did Somerset attempt to remove enclosures?
Through proclamations
What was the goal of taking out new loans with a lower rate of interest?
To pay off old debts with the goal ‘to have his majesty out of debt’
In terms of tax revenue what happens under Northumberland?
It was collected more efficiently whilst corruption was reduced
How did they attemept to lower the price of food staples?
They instituted coinage to reverse debasement during the poor harvests
Why was a review of crown finances delayed?
Due to Edwards fatal illness
True or false: English people were better off in 1553 compared to 1549
True
Whjat does Historian Anthony Fletcher claim?
Somerset faced more determined opposition than any other Tudor Monarch
In 1549 what cuased troops meant for Scotland to be sent to Oxford and Norfolk?
Local unrest
What was needed to disperse the rebels during Kets Rebellion?
A large army led by Warwick
What prevented smaller risings from developing into more threatening risings?
Poor leadership
What actions would Somerset take out in Scotland?
Impose a series of forts and garrisons on Scotland winning convincingly in the Battle of Pinkie in 1547
Why does Scottish resistance survive? (2)
- Somerset failed to take Edinburgh or Dunbar
- Failed to work with those supporting the English influence
How did France get involved in the Anglo-Scot wars? (2)
- They sent 6000 troops in 1548
- Removed Mary Queen of Scots to France so she could marry a French Prince
