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how well was England Governed?

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  • many problems Somerset faced were inherited from HVIII’s reign
  • Somerset had an advantage being Ed’s uncle, but failed to act quick in a range of issues= rebellions
  • Northumberland had no close link with Ed, BUT… was well in control of the privy council = stability
  • his position weakened as ED got ill
2
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what was the biggest crisis in Ed’s reign?

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-Northumberland’s attempt to alter the succession to LJG