History, stability of the monarchy (Devise for succession) 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryBritish monarchy - Tudors and StuartsA2/A-levelOCR Created by: IonaharCreated on: 08-01-23 21:56 What led to the succession act being changed in 1553? Edwards declining health 1 of 11 What suggested that Northumberland wanted this change of succession? His son was marrying Lady Jane Grey 2 of 11 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 3 of 11 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 4 of 11 What did the Devise initially state? That any male heirs of the Grey family would take the throne 5 of 11 Why was this changed? Because Edwards health was declining very quickly and no heirs were born 6 of 11 What did the New devise state? That Lady Jane Grey and any of her heirs would take the throne 7 of 11 Why did this increase Northumberland's power? Because his son would become king consort and have lots of power 8 of 11 What can be suggested from the plot being poorly managed? That it was Edward in charge of the Devise 9 of 11 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. 10 of 11 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 11 of 11
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