how did northumberland gain power

Question 1

somerset’s poor leadership

Answer 1

he had alienated many people due to his high-handedness

reluctant to delegate and often by-passed the council

Question 2

mishandling of FP

Answer 2

failed campaign in Scotland

declaration of war by France in August 1549

Question 3

favouritism

Answer 3

somerset filled key positions with his own people

ex: Sir Michael Stanhope made Groom of the Stool in aug 1547

Question 4

money making and extravagance

Answer 4

for example: he built lavishly

added £5000 to the income

Question 5

social policy

Answer 5

alienated the aristocracy

caused Western and Kett’s rebellion in summer 1549

Question 6

religious policy

Answer 6

many leading catholics, like the Earl of Arundel, were opposed to religious reform

the reforms lead to extremist groups forming, which he was blamed for

Question 7

1549 removal of somerset

Answer 7

Aug: Northumberland suppressed Kett’s rebellion

5 Oct: King and Somerset moved to Hampton Court then Windsor Castle

14 October: Somerset imprisoned

Question 8

1549 changes in the council

Answer 8

17 Oct: Council had majority of conservatives

2 Dec: by now, changes had allowed the council to get a Protestant majority- like the Marquis of Dorset, Northumberland’s ally being appointed to the Council

Question 9

somerset after the coup

Answer 9

Northumberland wanted a reconciliation

their children married

Somerset continued to plot but was executed in Jan 1552