The Verdict of Mary and Edward? Flashcards
Stuff that talks about both Mary and Edward as a whole
The verdict on Mary?
Burnings, Spaniard marriage, dearth, influenza epidemic, loss of Calais (Protestants claim its God’s judgement on the regime- sought to discredit
Hard to judge her reign because her and her government had to deal with the predecessors foreign and religious affairs and restore their own.
Debunking criticisms of Mary’s main issues during her reign
Wyatts rebellion was due to marriage
Restoring Catholicism wasn’t very constructive as 300 were burnt
Harvest failures (1555-6) and worst influenza of the century (epidemic 1558)
Divided councils was common
The war with France was a natural disaster
Dynasty continue but long term Catholicism didn’t
Legacy of debt but their finance was well managed
How were the rebellions a threat to stability?
Symptoms of public dissatisfaction (widespread in 1549)
Very close to a class war suggesting serious instability
1554 rebellion was personal and a potential threat to succession- challenging royal prerogative and continuation of tudor line
Widespread xenophobia
How were the rebellions not a threat to stability?
The totalled 6,000 executed in 1549 was enough to dissuade Devon
National mood tended to be content with the government.
Mary stayed in London showing a steadfast in leadership- didn’t feel threatened
Nothing changed, marriage proceeds in 1554.
1549 Ketts supported protestant religious reforms
