Succession Crisis

Question 1

How has Mary spent her life growing up?

Answer 1

under house arrest

Question 2

When did Edward die?

Answer 2

6th July 1553

Question 3

Who was married and plotted to take up the throne?

Answer 3

Lady Jane Grey and Guilford Dudley

Question 4

When was the Devise for Succession made and by who?

Answer 4

•May 1553
•Northumberland, Cranmer, Edward VI

Question 5

Devise for Succession: Make any children produced by Lady _______ heir to the throne if ____ and __________ could not have a son before then.

Answer 5

Frances, Jane, Guilford

Question 6

When was the Second Devise for Succession made?

Answer 6

2nd June 1553

Question 7

Second Devise for Succession: Legally made ______ the heir to the throne as it directly stated ______ was illegitimate and may marry a ________.

Answer 7

Jane, Mary, foreigner

Question 8

Jane is queen when until?

Answer 8

10th July - 19th July 1553

Question 9

How many troops does Northumberland have on July 15th?

Answer 9

3,000

Question 10

When is Northumberland arrested?

Answer 10

20th July 1553

Question 11

When is Northumberland executed?

Answer 11

22nd Aug 1553

Question 12

When are Lady Jane Grey and Guilford executed?

Answer 12

12th Feb 1554

Question 13

When was Cranmer executed?

Answer 13

21st March 1556