Succession Flashcards
how did N tarnish his image
While N restored stability, his reputation has been tarnished by his attempt to alter the succession
what created problems for N regarding the succession and why
The rapid decline in Edward’s health created problems for N as Mary was a committed catholic with close links to Charles V (her cousin)
what would happen if Mary succeded the throne
If she succeded the throne, the policies passed since 1550 would be swept aside along with the men behind it
what plan was produced regarding the succession
A plan known as Devyse was produced to alter the succession and make LJG queen, who was married to N’s son which meant that N would be able to rule indirectly
how was Devyse carried out
Mary and Liz were declared illegitimate and preparations were made to call parliament to ratify the succession
what happened with Deyvse
Edward died before it could be ratified making devyse illegal
why did Edward VI support devyse
He supported Devyse because he wanted to protect his protestant faith
why was devyse significant
it highlighted political unrest and it was a coup against the Tudors - key evidence of the Mid-Tudor Crisis
outcome of devyse
LJG and N were executed
why was LJG executed
LJG would have become a pawn for English protestants
how well governed was England in Edwards reign - Somerset
Many problems faced by Somerset were not his responsibility they were inherited from Henry VIII, but he failed to act decisively on a range of issues allowing discontent to grow which led to rebellion.
how well did N do
N did well - historian D Hoak has praised his efforts in adverse circumstances ‘the duke appeared to be one of the most remarkably able governors of any European state in the Sixteenth century’ However his position at home became weak with the deterioration of Edward’s health.
