Unrest- Device for the Succession Flashcards
1
Q
what were the main factors that motivated the device?
A
religion and politics
2
Q
what were the religious reasons?
A
- Edward was a devout portestant=wanted protestant heir
- Jane married gill ford Dudley when Edward was supposed to live
3
Q
what were the political reasons?
A
- Northumberland began acting like a Tudor statesman
- wanted to secure position and power
4
Q
what were the issues?
A
Mary and Elizabeth were illegitimate
Francis grey had no sons –> LJG