Henry VIII's legacy Flashcards
1
Q
What did the 1534 First Act of Succession do?
A
Removed Mary from line of succession.
2
Q
What did the Second Act of Succession 1536 do?
A
Removed Mary and Elizabeth from succession.
3
Q
What did the 1543 Third Act of succession do?
A
Re-legitimises Mary and Elizabeth behind Edward and lays out a clear plan of succession. After Elizabeth, the throne would go to the Greys.
4
Q
Who was part of the Protestant faction?
A
William Paget, Anthony Denny, John Dudley and Edward Seymour - Duke of Somerset.
5
Q
Why was it significant that there was 3 days between Henry’s death and the announcement of his death?
A
Possible the Protestant faction were convening on how to alter his will to exclude the now Queen Dowager - Catherine Parr - from any further influence (power over Edward).
