The stability of the monarchy Flashcards
How did Henry VIII attempt to stabilise politics after his death?
Through the regency council which was made up of reformists and Catholics
Who was the reformist in the regency council led by?
Seymour who is also the Duke of Somerset
Who were the Catholics in the regency council led by?
Stephen Gardiner
Duke of Norfolk
How did the reformists consolidate their power early in the regency council?
William Paget added to Henry’s will after he had died giving reformists such as Somerset the abilities of virtual royal power
How has a minor king been an issue in the past?
Richard III killed Edward V who was a competing claimant to the throne but was 12 years old
Name two issues with a minor king
Unable to control factional struggles
Unable to lead troops into battle
What two features aided Somersets assumption of power?
He was Edward’s Uncle
He was a successful soldier during Henry’s campaigns in the 1540’s
What was the main issue surrounding Mary as Queen?
She would have to Marry resulting in issues of control coming from who she married
What was the potential issue of Mary marrying an Englishman?
Her Husbands family might dominate court
What was the potential issue of Mary marrying a foreigner?
The country could be dominated by foreigners and England dragged into wars which would not benefit the nation
Who were the two candidates for Mary to marry?
Edward Courtenay (Earl of Devon)
Phillip of Spain
Who supported the Earl of Devon as a husband to Mary?
The Catholic’s (mainly Gardiner)
Who supported Phillip of Spain as a husband to Mary?
The Reformists (such as William Paget)
Who and why was Mary keen to marry?
Phillip of Spain as it would bring England closer to the Hapsburgs which Mary’s mother was related to
When did Mary announce her decision to Mary Phillip of Spain?
1553
What did the Commons do following Mary’s announcement to Mary Phillip?
Started a petition to prevent the marriage but this was ignored
What rebellion has its cause tied to Mary’s marriage of Phillip?
Wyatts Rebellion
Why was Northumberland keen to exclude Mary from the Throne in 1553?
He was a protestant and wanted to remove catholic influence
How did Northumberland try to stop Mary from coming to the throne while increasing his influence?
Married Lady Jane Grey to his son Guildford Dudley. This was followed by Edward changing the Heir to Lady Jane Grey
Why would Edward be responsible for naming Lady Jane Grey as successor?
He was a committed protestant and he wanted to change England to a protestant nation
What made Lady Jane Grey Heir to the throne in may 1553?
The Devise for the succession which initially made LJG Male Heirs successors but was altered after LJG being unlikely to have male children
When did Edward die?
6 July 1553
What happened after Edward VI died?
His death was kept quiet for 3 days and Lady Jane Grey was proclaimed Queen however Mary also asserted a claim to the throne
How long did Lady Jane Grey’s reign last?
9 days before being replaced by Mary
What evidence shows that there was discontent with Somersets rule?
There was a formation of an anti-Somerset faction
Name two members of the Somerset faction
William Paget
Warwick (Later became Northumberland)
What did Somerset do when his power began to decline?
He took Edward to Hampton court on the 5th October 1549
Why was Somerset unsuccessful in maintaining his power in 1549?
Edward claimed he was a prisoner and abandoned Somerset resulting in his arrest
How did Northumberland seize control of the council after Somersets fall from power?
He bought his own allies to the council in order to gain a protestant majority whilst also dismissing Catholic members
What did Northumberland do to Somerset after his power was established?
released him from prison and returned him to the council
When and why was Somerset executed?
22 January 1552 for plotting to regain his lost power in the regency council
Which two councillors under Mary caused issues through clashes?
Paget and Gardiner
Which Laws did Paget and Gardiner dispute over in 1554?
Heresy laws
How did Mary try to bypass factional struggles during her reign?
Referred issues to Cardinal Pole as well as the Spanish Ambassador Simon Renard
