The Devise and the Succession in 1553 and 1558.

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Who was said to be behind the change of the succession, other than Edward?
Lord president of the Council, Northumberland.
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What arguments can be made to suggest that Northumberland was behind the change in succession?
It was essential to preserve his power. As a protestant he would lose power when the catholic mary came to the throne.
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It order to further guarantee his power, Northumberland did what?
He arranged the marriage of his son Guilford Dudley, to Lady Jane Grey.
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What evidence is there to suggest that Edward was the driving force?
He was playing a greater role in government and attending the privy council. Edward was a committed protestant ad wanted to stop the throne passing on to his catholic sister. Edward wanted ti continue the religious reform programme he started.
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What did the devise of May 1553 state?
It named the male heirs of Lady Jane Grey family as the successors, but there was no likelihood of any being born before Edwards death. With his declining health the devise was altered making Lady jane heir.
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Why can it be argued that the Edward was behind the plot to make Lady Jane Grey queen?
The plot was poorly managed which supports the view that it was more likely Edward organised it rather than nortrhumberland.
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What evidence is there to suggest that Northumberland was NOT behind the Lady Jane Grey plot?
Northumberland was an experienced solider and therefore would have ensured that he had sufficent forces to take control. He would have ensure mary was captured. He would have launched a propaganda campaign.
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How did Mary attempt to secure the throne?
Responded quickly and proclaimed herself queen and sent letters to the privy council.
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Why was the question of legitimacy important for the ruling class?
Because if they supported an illegal claimant all laws could be challenged and their right to land questioned. It was in their interests to support the rightful ruler.
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How was the throne passed onto Elizabeth around the time of Marys death?
When she died the crown was offered peacefully to her sister, suggesting that legitimacy and the succession stated by Henry in the Third Succession Act was more important than issues of religious belief.
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