Edward VI (1547 - 1553)

Who was Edward VI?

Son of Henry VIII

When did Edward VI become king?

28 January 1547

How old was Edward VI when he became king?

9 years old

Why did Edward VI not rule personally?

Too young

Who was the first Protector of Edward VI?

Edward Seymour

What was Somerset’s title?

Lord Protector

When did Somerset rule?

1547–1549

What were Somerset’s main aims?

Continue Protestant reform

What battle did Somerset win in Scotland?

Battle of Pinkie

What was the result of the Battle of Pinkie?

English victory against Scotland

What was the aim of this war?

Force marriage between Edward VI and Mary Queen of Scots

What was this policy called?

The Rough Wooing

Why did the Rough Wooing fail?

Scotland allied with France

What economic problems existed under Edward VI?

Inflation

What caused inflation?

Population growth

What was enclosure?

Landowners fencing off common land

Why did enclosure cause problems?

Reduced land for peasants

What was Somerset’s attitude to enclosure?

Opposed it

Why did Somerset anger nobles?

Criticised enclosure and protected poor

What was the Vagrancy Act?

1547 law punishing homelessness

What did the Vagrancy Act do?

Allowed enslavement of vagabonds

What was Kett’s Rebellion?

Major rebellion in East Anglia

When was Kett’s Rebellion?

1549

Where did the Kett's rebellion take place?

Norfolk

Who led it the Kett's rebellion?

Robert Kett

Why did Kett’s Rebellion happen?

Enclosure

What did rebels in Kett's rebellion demand?

End enclosure

What happened in Kett’s Rebellion?

Rebels captured Norwich

How did the Kett rebellion end?

Defeated by government forces

What happened to Robert Kett?

Executed

What was the Western Rebellion?

Religious rebellion in southwest England

When was Western Rebellion?

1549

Where did the Western rebellion take place?

Devon and Cornwall

Why did the Western rebellion happen?

Opposition to Protestant reforms

What did rebels demand in the Western rebellion?

Return to Catholic practices

How was the Western Rebellion dealt with?

Brutally suppressed

Why was 1549 a crisis year?

Two major rebellions

Why was Somerset removed from power?

Failed to deal with rebellions

When was Somerset removed?

1549

Who replaced Somerset?

John Dudley

When did Northumberland rule?

1549–1553

What was Northumberland’s main aim?

Stabilise government

How was Northumberland different from Somerset?

More controlled

What changes did Northumberland make to the economy?

Reduced inflation

What happened in foreign policy under Northumberland?

Peace with France and Scotland

What happened to Boulogne?

Returned to France in 1550

What religious direction did Edward VI’s reign take?

Strongly Protestant

What was the first Act of Uniformity?

Law enforcing Protestant worship

What did it introduce?

Book of Common Prayer

What was the Book of Common Prayer?

English-language church service book

Why was it controversial?

Replaced Catholic mass

What was the second Act of Uniformity?

Strengthened Protestant reforms

What did it introduce?

New

What changes were made to churches?

Removed images

What was the Forty-Two Articles?

Statement of Protestant beliefs

What did the Forty-Two Articles show?

England fully Protestant

Who influenced religious changes under Edward VI?

Protestant leaders and government

What was the role of the Privy Council?

Govern country on Edward’s behalf

Why was Edward VI’s reign unstable?

Young king

What was the succession problem in 1553?

Edward was dying with no heir

Who was the rightful heir?

Mary I

Why was Mary unpopular to Protestants?

She was Catholic

Who was put forward as queen instead?

Lady Jane Grey

Why was Lady Jane Grey chosen?

Protestant

What happened to Lady Jane Grey?

Ruled briefly

How long did she rule?

9 days

What happened after Edward VI died?

Mary I became queen

When did Edward VI die?

6 July 1553