Problems of the power vacuum as a result of Henry VI's weak metal state

Question 1

What happened to Suffolk after he was targeted in parliament in 1450?

Answer 1

Henry VI sent him to the tower

then under pressure from nobles sent him into exile for 5 years

Question 2

What was the overriding motivation of the nobles in taking control of running the country for Henry?

Answer 2

to do the right thing and protect the kingdom and country

Question 3

What happened in London in 1450? Henry’s response? Margaret of Anjou’s response?

Answer 3

Suffolk gone - no one to keep lid on trouble - armed rioters stormed gates of London

Henry tries to plicate rebels - hands over corrupt Lord Treasurer, Lord Saye - kangaroo court , him ad brother in law executed, Henry flees leaving mayor in charge

stays in London
acts quickly - agrees to pardon any rebel who would give up and go home
by time king returns all remaining rebels gathered together for his attention and executed

Question 4

Who was Lord protector much to York’s disgust?

Answer 4

lord Somerset - had just come back from France and militarily disgraced himself

Question 5

Relationship between Somerset and Margaret?

Answer 5

Somersent = someone Margaret could exploit - ruled through him