U4 L12: Edward VI Flashcards
How old was Edward VI when he inherited the crown?
9
When did Edward VI inherit the crown?
1547
What did Henry VIII establish to help rule the kingdom until Edward VI was fit to rule?
council of regents
Who was Earl of Hereford? What was he appointed and declared as?
- Edward VI’s uncle
- appointed lord protector
- declared Duke of Somerset
What was the prayer book prepared by Archbishop Cranmer? What Act was it required it
- The Book of Common Prayer
- First Act of Uniformity in 1549
What were the 3 reasons for England’s financial problems during Edward’s time?
- increased flow of gold and silver from new world which decreased the value of gold and caused inflation
- debasement of coin by Henry, coins made of more alloy than gold
- enclosure system, caused rise in rents
What is the system of enclosures?
practice of enclosing large areas for agriculture, parks or pasture
When did Somerset order a stop to enclosure to help the common people?
1548
What did Robert Kett lead and when?
1549
- 16 thousand peasants destroyed enclosure barriers
- looted but did not kill
Who deposed Somerset?
Earl of Warwick
What did Earl of Warwick appoint himself as?
Duke of Northumberland
How were Northumberland’s religious policies like compared to Somerset?
more extreme
When was the Second act of Uniformity passed?
1552
When did the council issue 42 articles of Anglican doctrine and what did they include?
- 1553
- denial of 5 of 7 sacraments
- affirmation of salvation through faith
- denial of actual presence of Christ in Holy Eucharist or Lord’s Supper
(now basically Protestant)
Why did Northumberland fear Mary succeeding the throne?
Mary was Catholic, Northumberland was Protestant, I’ll let you figure out the rest
