History, stability of the monarchy (Devise for succession)

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What led to the succession act being changed in 1553?
Edwards declining health
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What suggested that Northumberland wanted this change of succession?
His son was marrying Lady Jane Grey
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What would Northumberland gained from the change in succession?
-Power
-His place in court and government would have been secured, as he was protestant and Mary was catholic
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What suggests that Edward wanted this change?
-He was no longer 9 and played a bigger part in court
-He was a devote protestant
-He wanted his religious reforms to continue
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What did the Devise initially state?
That any male heirs of the Grey family would take the throne
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Why was this changed?
Because Edwards health was declining very quickly and no heirs were born
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What did the New devise state?
That Lady Jane Grey and any of her heirs would take the throne
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Why did this increase Northumberland's power?
Because his son would become king consort and have lots of power
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What can be suggested from the plot being poorly managed?
That it was Edward in charge of the Devise
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Why did it fail?
Mary reacted quickly to the death of Edward and sent letter to the privy council and important towns proclaiming her self queen.
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How did Mary's legitimacy help her become queen?
Because if the nobility, and wealthy land owners didn't support the legitimate heir it may bring to question their own legitimacy
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