Edward 6 economy

What was the primary economic legacy inherited from the final years of Henry VIII?

Massive royal debt and rapid inflation, largely caused by the debasement of the coinage and expensive wars.

Which 1549 rebellion was driven primarily by economic grievances, specifically the issue of enclosure?

Kett's Rebellion.

How much did the Duke of Somerset's war with Scotland cost the Crown?

£580,393.

What administrative tool did Somerset use to investigate the greed of landowners?

Enclosure commissions.

Which individual is credited with improving royal financial administration after the fall of Somerset?

The Duke of Northumberland.

What major 1550 treaty with France provided a vital cash injection to the English Crown?

The Treaty of Boulogne.

In what year did the government reorganise the Poor Law to address growing vagrancy?

1552.

What was the social-economic consequence of the dissolution of the chantries in 1547?

It ended their charitable function, contributing to the growing number of vagrants.

How did Northumberland's approach to the debasement of the coinage differ from Somerset's?

Northumberland ended the practice and attempted to stabilize the currency.

Aside from the sale of Boulogne, how did Northumberland improve the Crown's financial position?

Through financial retrenchment and more efficient collection of royal revenue.

To what extent did the issue of enclosure change during Edward VI's reign?

Enclosure continued throughout the reign, remaining a major source of social friction.