Somerset

Question 1

What was Somersets style of government ?

Answer 1

-letters of patent granted him quasi-royal powers
-over 70 proclamations made in less than 3 years (more than any Tudor monarch)
-obtained sole custody of the dry stamp
-used his own household servants as his privy council

Question 2

Enclosures under Somerset

Answer 2

-keen supporter of anti-enclosure measures earning reputation as ‘poor man’s friend’
-June 1548 proclamations issued enforcing statutes against enclosures for grazing

Question 3

Sheep tax Somerset

Answer 3

March 1549
5% tax on personal property + tax on sheep

Question 4

Vagrancy act Somerset

Answer 4

1547 vagrancy act
Out of work for 3 days, sold into slavery
Children of vagrants taken

Question 5

How much did the campaigns in Scotland cost?
When were they?

Answer 5

£580,393
1547-49

Question 6

Which rebellions occured during Somersets rule?

Answer 6

Western
Ketts

Question 7

4 foreign policy aims of Somerset

Answer 7

1. Marriage of Edward and Mary Queen of Scots (Union of Scotland and England)
2. Conquer Scotland
3. Avoid war with France
4. Prevent alliance between France and Scotland

Question 8

Foreign policy events under Somerset

Answer 8

-battle of pinkie 1547
-war with France 1549
-garrisoning 1542-1549
-temporary trade embargo with Netherlands