Instability & Consolidation of Edward VI

Question 1

How old was Edward VI when he ascended?

Answer 1

9

Question 2

When did Edward VI become King?

Answer 2

1547

Question 3

Evidence Edward VI WAS prepared to rule

Answer 3

+: was very well educated - French tutor etc
+: well protected
+: links with foreign ambassadors - learnt 6 languages
+: good knowledge of government and statecraft
+: strong direction of how he wanted to rule, i.e. protestant

Question 4

Evidence Edward VI WASN’T prepared to rule

Answer 4

-: was very cold, distrustful, vindictive - allowed factions to grow
-: went to exclusive palace school - wasn’t in touch with outside
-: other’s had control, i.e. Northumberland
-: was “among the women”, didn’t have many men in his life - especially prior King (H8)
-: child - easily manipulated