Edward VI

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When was Edward VI crowned king?
20th February 1547
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How old was Edward VI when he was crowned king?
Nine
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When was the first new book of common prayer and act of uniformity introduced?
1549
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What did the new prayer book of 1549 change?
The bible was translated into English.
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Who chose Edward's religious establishment?
Archbishop Thomas Cramner
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What did the act of uniformity of 1549 do?
Establish and enforce the book of common prayer.
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What was the book of common prayer in 1552?
A revision of 1549 version
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What did the 1552 book of common prayer do?
Removed any Catholicism legislation.
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Why was somerset removed from power in 1549?
Failure to invade Scotland, creating war.
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Why was Northumberland considered the bad duke?
He executed somerset in 1552, left lady jane grey, placement of lady jane grey on the throne, etc...
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What were the economic problems during Edward's reign?
Poor harvests, enclosure, sheep and cloth tax, etc...
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Who was Edward's mother?
Jane Seymour
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When was the Western Rebellion?
6th june - 17th august 1549
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What was the Western Rebellion?
A riot against the new prayer book and the economic problems.
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When was the Kett rebellion?
8th july - 27th august 1549
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What was the Kett rebellion?
A riot against Enclosure (mainly Robert Kett's)
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