The stability of the monarchy Flashcards

1
Q

When did Henry VIII die?

A

28th January 1547

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

When did the Regency Council establish Somerset as Lord Protector?

A

31st January 1547

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

When did Henry VIII issue the Third Succession Act?

A

1543

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What did the Third Succession Act confirm?

A

If Edward died without heirs, the throne passes to Mary. If Mary died without heirs, then the throne passes to Elizabeth.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What did the Third Succession Act reverse?

A

Earlier succession acts which had excluded Mary and Elizabeth from the succession. Their illegitimacy was not reversed.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Why was the Third Succession Act passed?

A

Henry VIII’s health was declining and knew Edward would come to the throne as a minor. He wanted to avoid disputes and ensure a peaceful succession.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

How was Henry VIII’s concern about political instability apparent?

A

He tried to establish a Regency Council balanced between reformists, under Seymour, and ‘Catholics’ under Norfolk and Gardiner.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What kind of council did Henry VIII leave when he died?

A

Reformist-dominated Regency Council.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

A positive example of a minor on the throne?

A

Henry III came to the throne aged 9 in 1216. In his minority, he ended the unrest that resulted in Magna Carta and ruled the country well.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

A negative example of a minor on the throne?

A

Edward V succeeded to the throne ages 12 in 1483. He was imprisoned in the tower and probably murdered on the orders of his uncle.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What were peoples worries with Edward being a minor?

A

Couldn’t lead troops into war, other states might exploit potential weakness of a minor on the throne, fear of return to civil war.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What made Edward being a minor more likely to be problematic?

A

Factional struggles occurring at the same time - a minor would not be able to control them.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What was wrong with Edwards image?

A

Couldn’t be portrayed as powerful and militarily adept (coins were used in this way for Henry VIII).

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is important to remember about Edwards health?

A

He was not sickly child and he was expected to reach adulthood, marry and have an heir.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Henry wanted a Regency Council but how was Somerset’s assumption of power?

A

Natural and unsurprising.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Why was Somerset’s assumption of power natural and unsurprising?

A

He was uncle to the king and he had built up a reputation as a successful solider in Henry’s wars in Scotland.

17
Q

Why was Somerset’s accession smooth?

A

Henry’s death was kept quite until Somerset had possession of Edward. The Regency Council of 16 were unlikely to reach decisions and this could lead to factional unrest.

18
Q

Did some people question Somerset’s legality? Why?

A

Yes, it went against Henry’s wishes. This added to the potential for instability as other people may challenge Somerset’s dominance.