mary: rebellion/ unrest

Question 1

What was the Devise for Succession?

Answer 1

-A document written by Edward/ Northumberland choosing who would be heir after his death.

Question 2

When was the Devise for Succession written?

Answer 2

First issued May 1553

Question 3

What did the Devise for Succession originally claim ?

Answer 3

-originally claimed any of Lady Jane Grey’s male heirs would have right to the throne

Question 4

What did the Devise for Succession say, after being amended?

Answer 4

-changed to include Lady Jane Grey herself as heir

Question 5

Why was Lady Jane Grey chosen?

Answer 5

-Protestant
-Northumberland’s daughter in law
-great-granddaughter of Henry VII,

Question 6

When was Lady Jane Grey crowned as Queen?

Answer 6

-July 10th 1553

Question 7

How did Somerset get nobles to support Lady Jane Grey?

Answer 7

-Somerset created fear amongst nobles that Mary would seek to restore dissolved monasteries if she became Queen

Question 8

Why was the Devise for Succession amended?

Answer 8

-There were no male heirs and Edwards health was declining

Question 9

How did people (including Jane herself) feel about her becoming Queen?

Answer 9

-against Lady Jane Grey’s wishes
-confusion and lack of support- no one knew who she was

Question 10

How did Mary respond to the Devise for Succession?