Instability and Consolidation: The 'Mid-Tudor Crisis', 1547-63

These flashcards cover the key concepts surrounding Edward VI's reign and the foreign policy issues inherited from Henry VIII during the mid-Tudor crisis.

Henry VIII's final years were marked by war on two fronts - and .

France and Scotland.

The financial cost of Henry VIII's wars amounted to over __ by 1546.

£2 million.

Somerset inherited a war that Henry VIII hoped would secure the marriage of Edward VI to __.

Mary, Queen of Scots.

The growing demand for peace emerged as a response to high levels of __ which undermined the economy.

taxation.

Somerset's continued war efforts eventually contributed to the country's __.

financial crisis.

The Franco-Scottish alliance posed a threat to England's __ position in France.

military.

Somerset's fall from power allowed the __ to gain the initiative in the war.

French.

The temporary breakdown in military leadership following Somerset's fall led to peace efforts with both and .

France and Scotland.