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how was Edward cared for?
Had a disciplined, special upbringing because to Henry he was his precious male heir.His apartment walls were cleaned 3x a day and he had many personal servants.
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did Edward have much affection and company
he was scared for by a nurse, did get some affection from Henry s last wife-Katherine of Parr. However he saw Henry infrequently. Did have company of 14 high born( noble) boys and groomsmen.
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Explain Edwards character?
He was very disiplined and influenced councils decisions at a young age, He was very strong- headed and held humanist views.It is argued that he was cold towards others and very distrustful.
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when did Edward succeed the throne how old was he and why was he next in line?
1547 at age 9. he was next in line due to Henry s 1534 succession act
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Who was Edward Seymour( Somerset) and what could he do?
He was Edwards uncle so was gaurentted an important role in household.He became Edwards regent and issued proclamations in his name.
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What does Historians view Edward Seymour as?
The good Duke Because he helped the poor
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Who were Somersets enemies?
His Brother Thomas Seymour who tried to turn Edward against him( was executed. Also the Earl of Aurendel who plotted against him in 1549
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what did protestants do when Somerset was ruling?
those who fled in Henrys reign began returning because censorship relaxed which allowed criticism of Catholicism
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What was the 1547 Treason act?
Removed censorship on pamphlets which allowed protestant material and resulted in circulation of Luther's anti-Catholicism writing
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what was the 1547 Chanceries act?
Abolish all chanceries which prayed for the dead- to raise money for FP
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when did Somerset introduce Cranmer's Prayerbook and what was it like
1549 Translated the Bible into English but was vague about some catholic practices such as the transubstantiation.
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what was the 1549 act of uniformity?
Imposed single use worship (unified) and English was used as language of Worship.
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what did somerset undo which made a move to Protestantism?
he undone Henry's 6 article act.
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what did somersets 1538 re-issued Injunctions mean?
all superstitious images from church removed and the 140 prayer book was to be used
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What lead to the Battle Of Pinkie 1547?
Somerset sent 4000 men to scotland in hopes to get a marriage between Edward and MQOS. Although it was an English Success, MQOS married Dauphin so didn't achieve much.
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How much did this FP with Scotland cost?
A costly £600,000
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what did Somerste do in 1548 in attempt to help the poor which actually upset the poor more.
Sent commissoners to examin eissues of enclosure, but didn't do anything, which gave them false hope.
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What did Somerset introduce in 1448 which created resentment among the poor.
Introduced sheep tax which both the poor and Gentry were displeased with
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What was the causes of the 1549 Western Rebellion>
Discontent of religious change w.g the new 1549 prayer book
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What was a summary of the events of the Western rebellion 1549?
Mobs tore down fences and hedges, killed William Body who they resented for removing catholic statues.. Caused a standstill in the South.
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How was the Western rebellion 1549 dealt with?
Somerset sent troops for issues with schotland. Prioritized other problems and didn't take it very seriously.
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What were the causes of the Ketts Rebellion 1549?
Enclosure combined with inflation and bad harvests. they also believed the ministers was taking advantage of the fact that Edward was young and incapable to rule alone.
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What is a summary of the events?
Gnags emerged to break enclosures and attacked Robert Kett. However he agreed to help thema nd lead the 15,000 men and ran a peaceful campaign to end enclosures.
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How was the Ketts rebellion suppressed?
The duke of Northumberland send a force to crush them which resulted in a combined deaths of 4,000. Kett was hanged.
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Why did somerset fall from influence?
He didnt realise the danger of the rebellion because he was preoccupied with Scottish FP. He was arrested and executed in 1552 for 29 charges of Treason
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How did Northumberland rise to power and influence?
Notice for leading the troops which crushed the Ketts rebellion 1549. He came to rule when there was unrest from bad harvests and a slump in cloth trade.He became Regent in 1550
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What type of religious approach did Northumberland take?
Made big changes to make England full swing protestant.
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What was the Calvinist reformers which flooded England?
Wanted the extreme view where everything should be governed by Biblical teachings- strict God lives.Included reformers such as Latimer
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Who were Zwinglains?
Extreme protestants which spread in England.
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Was Northumberland supportive of reformers?
He supported the radical views even if he didn't agree with them, to gain popularity.
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What prominent conservative lost their position?
Bishop Gardiner was imprisoned because he was pro- catholic.
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What was the 1552 Treason act?
Made it an offence to question the royal supremacy
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What was the second act of uniformity 1552?
offence not to attend church services- fined if dont.
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Why was there another book of common Prayer published in 1552?
published to remove the vague traces of Catholicism
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what was the attack on church wealth?
commissioners removed gold and silver from parishes to get money for governments needs/
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what was the final religious change drawn up to ensure Protestantism? did it work?
The 1553 42 articles act drawn up by Cranmer to ensure COFE was firmly protestant. Didn't fully implement because Edward died.
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What was the treaty of Boulogue 1550?
Peace treatment where Boulogue was given to French in return for £ 133,333
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what did he do in 1527 to improve the coinage problem?
called in coins and re-issued them with the silver content.
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what did he repeal in 1548 ?
He repealled the sheep tax that somerset put on sheep. and introduced ant-enclosure legislation.
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what was the 1552 poor law?
Made parishes responsible for helping the deserving poor.
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how did Northumberland fall?
Mary I sends Arundel to arrest him, but he attempted to save his life by attending a catholic mass.
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What happened to Humanism in Edwards reign?
Became the focus of religious thought
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What trade developments were there?
Willowghby founded the Muscovy company which encouraged trade,= beginning o exploration.
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What happened to Edward 1553?
Caught measles and had signs of TB
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what was the process where Northumberland tried to change the line of sucession?
Edward was manipulated to sign the Devyse to protect Protestantism 4 days before he died 1553
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When did Edward fall?
Died from TB in July 1553, his death was kept secret for 2 days whilst the council signed the devyse.
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