Northumberland [E6 Gov] [Success/Failures]

Why did Northumberland prevent putting power into 1 role like Somerset?

• Somerset was deeply unpopular because of his concentration of power

Which councillor tried to draw up new guidelines as Northumberland moved away from conciliar governance?

• William Paget

• Attempted to draft new guidelines for the governing body

Why did Northumberland want to work with the Council?

To prevent power being concentrated and a coup plotted against him like Somerset

What wars Northumberland end to reduce spending on foreign policy?

• Ended the wars with Scotland

• Ended the wars with France

How much was Boulogne sold back to France for?

Sold back to France for £133,333

Which unpopular economic and social acts introduced under Somerset did Northumberland repeal?

• Repealed the unpopular 1547 Vagrancy Act

• Repealed the 1550 Sheep Tax

How did Northumberland become more like Somerset in his later reign?

• Became less willing to govern through the Council

• Removed political opponents such as Paget

• Used the dry stamp increasingly in the King's name

What was Northumberland’s plan during the 1553 Succession Crisis?

• Attempted to stop Mary’s succession

• Tried to replace her with Lady Jane Grey

How long did Lady Jane Grey remain on the throne before Mary overthrew her?

Overthrown after only 9 days on the throne as Mary was more popular with the public

What happened to Northumberland after the Devise failed and on what date did it happen?

• Beheaded for high treason

• Executed on 22 August 1553