Mary and Edward Flashcards
How old was Edward when he was crowned king?
Nine
What was the book of Homiles?
Book of 32 model sermons
When were chantries dissolved?
1547
What were the dates of Edwards prayer books?
1549 + 1552
What did the Act of Uniformity do?
Enforced the prayer books and make it law.
What were the forty two articles?
Summarised the doctrine of the protestant church.
Why were the forty two articles never enforced?
Edward died.
When was the 2nd act of uniformity passed?
1552
What were the causes of the western rebellion?
Religion, failings of local govt., personality clashes.
What were the western rebel demands?
Mass in Latin, sacraments to be hung over the altar and worshipped, holy bread and water on Sunday, images to be hung in church, old prayer book to be used until Edward was 16. Using six articles. basically keeping everything the same.
What was enclosure?
Common land was split into sections with gates/fences. This meant that sheep could only be grazed in certain areas.
What caused Kett’s rebellion?
Economic (rent, enclosure), Protest against Somerset, Protest against local government, personality clashes.
When does Somerset fall from power?
31st October 1549
Who was Somerset’s successor?
John Dudley, 1st Earl of Warwick - became 1st Duke of Northumberland.
What was Northumberland?
Lord President from 1551 (not immediately after Somerset!!)