Government under Edward IV - Northumberland Flashcards
Who was the lead plotter to remove Somerset?
Northumberland
What was Northumberland’s reputation?
Military hero
What was Northumberland’s religious affiliation?
Devout Protestant
What economic condition did Northumberland inherit?
An economy in ruins
What title was Northumberland appointed to in the Privy Council?
Lord President
True or False: Northumberland ruled through a Protectorate.
False
What was the outcome of Warwick’s coup against the Conservatives?
Southampton and Arundel removed from council
Who supported the very Protestant approach of Northumberland’s regime?
Archbishop Cranmer
What title was Northumberland promoted to?
Duke of Northumberland
Who was appointed as Vice-Chamberlain by Northumberland?
Sir John Gates
What was Northumberland’s method of governing?
Rule through the Privy Council
Who became Northumberland’s key administrator despite going to prison?
Cecil
What happened to Somerset after his attempted counter coup?
Executed
How did Somerset’s coup impact Northumberland’s governance style?
Adopted a style similar to Somerset, taking more power for himself
How effective was Northumberland at ruling?
Quite effective
What strategy did Northumberland use to secure control?
Allowed loyalists power while keeping the most for himself
What did Northumberland’s initial cooperation with Paget and Cecil lead to?
Effective ministers in Privy Council
What justification did Northumberland have to increase control?
Somerset’s coup
What did Hoak suggest about Edward’s authority?
Edward is coming to understand his power
Who was seen as a dictator due to keeping too much power for himself?
Somerset
What was one of Northumberland’s weaknesses?
Wanted too much power
What governance action did Northumberland take to reduce the likelihood of betrayal?
Appointed loyalists in key positions
Fill in the blank: Northumberland used the _______ to influence Edward.
Privy Council
