Mid-Tudor Crisis and Succession Issues (1547-1563)

Flashcards covering key concepts from the mid-Tudor crisis, including succession issues and major figures involved.

Northumberland's rule relied on Edward VI's __.

continued health and active support.

The 'device' was created by Northumberland to change the __.

succession.

Mary Tudor was a __ who opposed Northumberland's Protestant policies.

devout Roman Catholic.

Lady Jane Grey was the Protestant granddaughter of Henry VIII's sister __.

Mary.

Northumberland planned to marry Lady Jane Grey to his son, __.

Guildford Dudley.

After Edward VI's death, the Privy Council initially agreed to proclaim __ as Queen of England.

Jane.

Jane was queen for __ days before being imprisoned.

nine.

Mary Tudor was reluctant to execute Jane because she viewed her as an __ political pawn.

innocent.

Northumberland was executed quickly after Jane was proclaimed queen, but Mary hesitated to execute Jane until her father led a __ against the Crown.

rebellion.

The political crisis following Edward VI's death was known as the __.

mid-Tudor crisis.