The tudors: Edward Tudor

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Edward becomes King
1547.
Due to Edwards being 10, the Duke of Somerset was appointed as Lord Protector
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Rebellions
June 1549: Western Rebellion: Caused by the Prayer book and put down by reinforcements form Germany and Italy.
July/Aug 1549: Kett Rebellions: caused by land enclosure & rise inflation. It was put to end when Northumberland used foreign mercenaries under
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Duke of Northumberland
Was placed in charge of the regency council and becomes Lord protector following the fall of Somerset.
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Duke of Somerset
Following the death of Henry VIII, Somerset was placed as lord protector and head of the regency council
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Religious Acts
1549: Act of uniformity - make religious worships consistent
1549: Book of Common Prayer (BoCP) - 1st Protestant prayer book.
1552: Act of uniformity - required the use of the BoCP
1552: 2nd BoCP - Radically revised version for the protestant faith.
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Foreign Policy
At the start of Edwards reign it was influenced by the Henry legacy. Fight French and Scottish
Somerset continued the War and crippled the economy.
Keep on good terms with Charles V of Spain
Northumberland made peace with France and Scotland.
Garrisons
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Economy under Edward
End of Wars, and military cost reduced. Boulogne
Fall in the cotton trade.
Increase in population
Rise inflation and food prices
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Succession
Northumberland persuaded Lady Jane Grey to marry his Son. Strengthen his own position.
Seemed to work when the council announced LJG as Queen.
Mary quickly reacted too the news and rebelled.
rightful ruler, only rebellion that worked.
Northumberland an
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June 1549: Western Rebellion: Caused by the Prayer book and put down by reinforcements form Germany and Italy.
July/Aug 1549: Kett Rebellions: caused by land enclosure & rise inflation. It was put to end when Northumberland used foreign mercenaries under

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Was placed in charge of the regency council and becomes Lord protector following the fall of Somerset.

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Following the death of Henry VIII, Somerset was placed as lord protector and head of the regency council

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1549: Act of uniformity - make religious worships consistent
1549: Book of Common Prayer (BoCP) - 1st Protestant prayer book.
1552: Act of uniformity - required the use of the BoCP
1552: 2nd BoCP - Radically revised version for the protestant faith.

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