Was there a Mid Tudor Crisis-Key Ideas-YES-RG1 Flashcards
How is Edward usually portrayed?
A stupid boy who throughout his reign was the pawn of two regents, Duke of Somerset and the Duke of Northumberland
Describe Edwards political knowledge?
He was a poor practical politician and his hesitancy and policies were a primary cause of the 1549 Rebellions.
How did wars with France and Scotland during this period affect the nation?
They cost £1 million
-They led to high spending under Somerset
Debasement of the coinage continued under Northumberland which led to high inflation and a loss of worldwide confidence in trade with England
How did the Duke of Somerset contribute to the mid tudor crisis?
Somerset pursued an expensive and disastrous war with France and Scotland which saw the loss of boulogne (Northumberland ended the war)
Contributed to economic dislocation and caused social instability
How many years during Edwards reign did Parliament have to be dissolved, highlighting political instability at the upper echolons of government?
.1549
.1550
.1552
.1553
How many protestants did Mary burn throughout her reign?
300 protestants
Which two major rebellions occurred in 1549 contributing to the Mid Tudor crisis?
.The western rebellion (Prayer book rebellion)
.Ketts rebellion
What were the motives behind the Western rebellion?
.Based upon Somerset’s religious reforms
The rebels had conservative religious demands
What were the motives behind the Kett’s rebellion?
.Protestant elements but centred largely round economic concerns
Which rebellion occurred during Mary’s reign?
Wyatt rebellion 1554
Which points in London did the Wyatt rebellion manage to get to?
.Managed to reach Charing Cross and Ludgate
How much did real wages fall from 1575 to 1613, and how much of the wages were spent on food?
.Real wages fell by as much as 60% during the period
.80% of the average workers wages were spent on food during this time
