Duke of Somerset Flashcards
How many people were killed by Lord Russell’s men during the Western Rebellion?
3,000
Who tried to stage a coup against Somerset?
Thomas Seymour, with the help of Southampton
How many rebels took control of Norwich during Kett’s rebellion of 1549?
16,000
How much money did Somerset spend on war with Scotland?
£580,000
How many times did Somerset use the Great Seal during his 2 years in charge?
76 times (!)
What economic policy did Somerset continue from Henry VIII?
Debasement
What was Somerset’s main military strategy for Scotland?
Defeat the Scottish in battle, garrison the border and force a Scottish submission.
Who bought an end to Somerset’s protectorate?
Northumberland and Southampton, August 1549
How did Somerset deal with Kett’s rebellion?
Sent an army - including foreign mercenaries - under the command of Warwick.
What were the two main objectives of the Book of Common Prayer?
To establish a single form for services in the C of E, to translate services into English.
Why were chantries and guilds dissolved?
The Crown needed money for its foreign policy
What failed tax did Somerset introduce and why did he introduce it?
A sheep tax, to discourage enclosure - factor in 1549 Western rebellion
What did Somerset introduce in 1547 to deal with disorderly poor?
Vagrancy Act
What is the Western Rebellion also known as?
1549, Prayer Book rebellion
After how many days did Somerset disband the Regency Council?
16
