the problem of edward vi age

Question 1

when was the thrid succession act issued

Answer 1

1543

Question 2

thrid act of succesion

Answer 2

confirmed that is edward dies without heirs then the throne went to mary tudor and then lady Elizabeth

Question 3

what act did the third succession act reverse

Answer 3

earlier succession acts

Question 4

earlier succession acts

Answer 4

excluded mary and elizabeth from the succession but didnt reverse their illegitimacy

Question 5

when did henry viii health decline

Answer 5

1546

Question 6

what did henrvy vii realise by 1546

Answer 6

edward would be a minor on the throne

Question 7

how did henry try to avoid issues about the succession after his death

Answer 7

confirmed the third succession act

Question 8

henrys way of dealing with concern of political stability

Answer 8

established regency council

Question 9

regency council

Answer 9

consisted of reformists and catholic

Question 10

who led reformists in the regency council

Answer 10

seymour - duke of somerset

Question 11

who led catholics in the regency council

Answer 11

norfolk and gardiner

Question 12

issue faced by the regency council

Answer 12

undermined by william paget and denny

Question 13

what did willam paget and denny do
- regency council

Answer 13

left areas blank to later change kings wished

Question 14

what made willaim paget and dennys task easier

Answer 14

gardiner removed and norfolk placed in tower

Question 15

denny and paget
-henrys death + example

Answer 15

kept it quiet for a few days to consolidate their position
eg somerset

Question 16

henrys signature
-regency council

Answer 16

not required to make changes as denny controlled the dry stamp

Question 17

concern about a minor being on the throne
-military

Answer 17

• unable to lead troops
  -exploited by others
  -unable to control factions

Question 18

expectation of edward by 1547

Answer 18

expected to reach adulthood and produce an heir

Question 19

reason why the emergence of somerset was easy

Answer 19

-edwards uncle
-built up reputation as a succesful solider

Question 20

why wasnt the regency council used the way henry vii wanted

Answer 20

arguments of 16 members having equal power would lead to no decisions being made