Edward VI general

Covers criteria, key overview dates etc

What are the 5 criteria for political stability

1) brevity of the leader’s (protectors) tenure as longer allows for more consistency and stability

2) United government, not attacking each other

3) Consistent foreign policy

4) Positive economic situation or at least effective leadership in the area

5) People of England content, no rebellions and widespread peace

What are the 5 criteria for successful government

1) Members of government cooperate and little factional strife

2) Good economic planning so no heavy taxation or overspending

3) Efficient at responding to country’s needs well (passing effective laws)

4) No rebellions

5) Strong and consistent foreign policy, reducing risk of invasion and securing borders

When was Edward VI’s reign

October 1547-July 1553

When was Duke of Somerset’s protectorate?

1547-49

When was Duke of Northumberland’s protectorate

1550-1553

What are the main stability of government themes (3)

How successful was Somerset in government?

Fall of Somerset and rise of Northumberland 1549-50

Lady Jane Grey 1553

What are the three main religion themes

What religious changes were made by somerset?

What religious changes were made by Northumberland?

How Protestant was England by 1553?

What are the three main rebellion themes?

A mid Tudor crisis: what problems did England face during this time?

The western rebellion 1547

Kett rebellion 1547