Mary 1 Flashcards
How many bishops were deprived of their livings?
Seven
Reasons why economics were unimportant to wyatt rebellion
Variety of trades shared by rebels
Unemployment probably not enough
When did Charles V abdicate?
1556
2 foreigners Mary trusted fully
Simon Renard
Philip 2
Rank the reasons for Wyatt
Marriage/xenophobia
Religion
Economics
Why was Pole out of touch with popular sentiment?
He had been exiled for 24 years
Who was Gardiner’s preferred marriage candidate?
Edward Courtenay, Earl of Devon
When was Wyatt’s Rebellion?
1554
What battle did Mary achieve success?
1557 Battle of St. Quentin - with the Spanish
Why was it convenient for Mary to emphasise the religious element of the Wyatt’s Rebellion?
She could blame it on protestants
Did Philip like the idea of marrying Mary?
No. It was Charles V who liked idea
What were Bishops instructed to do (education)?
Set up local training schools
Make regular visits to observe priests
1555 defeated bill
Seizure of property of exiled protestants
How old was Mary when she came to the throne?
37
How many rebels hanged?
About 100
What agricultural change was promoted?
Conversion of pasture land to crop farming
Initial problem with Mary’s ministers
No experience in government
What did the 1555 Second Act of Repeal do?
Abolished all doctrinal legislation post 1929.
Included 1534 Act of Supremacy… so reinstated Pope as head of the church.
Who were the Oxford Martyrs?
Cranmer, Ridley, Latimer
Once Philip 2 became King, how many times did he visit England?
Once
Pope Paul 4 attitude to Erasmus
A heretic.
Banned Catholics from reading his books.
Humanism weakened in influence.
Who led Devon rising?
Edward Courtenay…
Who did Mary not consult on the marriage?
The Privy Council
How many MPs opposed counter-reformation?
Around 80, a substantial minority
What financial plans were drawn up but not implemented until Liz?
Re-coinage
What was reorganised?
Finance and administration of navy, laying groundwork for powerful navy under Elizabeth.
Who betrayed the plot?
Courtenay
Why did Spain not really follow up Battle of St. Quentin?
Exhausted financially
What job did Pole get in 1556?
Archbishop of Canterbury
Who convinced Mary to do the burnings?
Pole
Why did Mary threaten to abdicate?
Pole/councillors arguing about church lands. Mary sided with Pole.
Example of moderate from Edward’s reign that Mary used.
William Paget
When did Mary have a bill defeated?
1555
What minister was most enthusiastic about war?
Paget
What did Mary never employ?
A chief minister
4 reasons Wyatt rebellion failed
Londoners refused to open gates.
3500 soldiers deserted Wyatt at London.
3/4 risings failed.
Had to act quickly because plot revealed.
What law reinstated the Pope?
1555 Act of Repeal
Who became Mary’s Lord Chancellor?
Stephen Gardiner
Why did councillors and parliament oppose papal dispensations of the ex-monastic lands?
No foreigner should have jurisdiction over English property
What was Mary more relucant to do than Henry 8?
Pursue treason charges without compelling evidence - shown by releasing Elizabeth
Who was pope 1550-55
Julius 3
When did England declare war on France?
June 1557
When did Philip and Mary marry?
July 1554
Within a year what had happened to clergy?
Been purged of Protestant elements
How many troops did Wyatt have when he reached London?
4000
Why was loss of Calais so big?
Last outpost on the continent.
Represented limited power England would have over European affairs.
Who valued the marriage more?
Mary
Why did Mary lose confidence in Paget?
Opposed her religious programme
When was Cranmer burnt?
1556
When did Mary lose Calais?
January 1558
How long was Elizabeth in the tower?
2 months
Why was Earl of Devon seen as unsuitable?
Lacked courtly skills, likelihood of increasing factional rivalries