Edward (1547-1553)

Question 1

How old was Edward VI when he ascended to the throne?

Answer 1

9 years old

Question 2

When and what did Edward VI die from?

Answer 2

1553 because of a chest infection

Question 3

Who ruled England instead of Edward VI?

Answer 3

Regency Council

Question 4

What was Edward VI hobby?

Answer 4

Horse riding

Question 5

Who was in charge of Regency Council under Edward VI?

Answer 5

Duke of Somerset

Question 6

Who was Duke of Somerset to Edward VI?

Answer 6

Uncle

Question 7

How long did Duke of Somerset rule England for?

Answer 7

2 years

Question 8

How did Duke of Somerset rule England?

Answer 8

Dry stamp
Royal Proclamations

Question 9

What did the Proclamation Act of 1539 state?

Answer 9

Proclamations had equal force as statue law

Question 10

Why was Duke of Somerset popular?

Answer 10

Victory against Scotland and became Lord Protector

Question 11

What were Duke of Somersets religious policies?

Answer 11

Dissolving chantries
Acting against ornaments and images
Clergy were allowed to marry

Question 12

What was Duke of Somersets downfall?

Answer 12

Failure to deal with Kett Rebellion 1549

Question 13

What was wrong with Duke of Somersets foreign policy?

Answer 13

Costly
Ineffective

Question 14

When was Duke of Somerset executed?

Answer 14

1552

Question 15

Duke of Northumberland’s religious policies?

Answer 15

1552 Treason Act
1552 Second Act of Uniformity
1552 Prayer Book

Question 16

When was Battle of Pinkie during Edward VI?

Answer 16

1547

Question 17

What happened at Battle of Pinkie 1547 during Edward VI reign?

Answer 17

Somerset invaded Scotland with
20,000 troops
30 wardships
50 supply ships

Question 18

When did Duke of Somerset remove troops from Scotland to tackle rebellion in England?

Answer 18

1549

Question 19

When was the Treaty of Boulogne in Edward VI reign?

Answer 19

1550

Question 20

What was the Treaty of Boulogne 1550?

Answer 20

Peace treaty between France Scotland and England
Response to Audi Alliance
Boulogne returned to France
England removed garrisons from Scotland
Marriage alliance between Edward VI and Henri II daughter Elizabeth

Question 21

Where was Mary Queen of Scots taken to prevent marriage with Edward VI?

Answer 21

France

Question 22

Duke of Northumberland failures?

Answer 22

England had to remove garrisons from Scotland
Boulogne was given back to France

Question 23

Duke of Northumberland policy successes?

Answer 23

Englands finances were more of a priority
Marriage alliance with France will be useful

Question 24

When was the Western Rebellion during Edward VI?

Answer 24

1549

Question 25

What was the cause of the Western Rebellion in Edward VI reign?

Answer 25

New Common Prayer Book 1549 sparked rebellion Increasing prices and falling wages Hostility to enclosures

Question 26

What was the course of the Western Rebellion during Edward VI?

Answer 26

Began in Cornwall and spread to Devon

Question 27

Consequence of Western Rebellion during Edward VI reign?

Answer 27

Rebellion was put down by martial law (meaning serious)

Question 28

What year was the Kett Rebellion during Edward VI reign?

Answer 28

1549

Question 29

Causes of Kett Rebellion 1549?

Answer 29

Enclosure and bad government were higher priority then religion Rebels attacked gentry and JPs accusing them of corruption Wanted more religious reform

Question 30

Who put the Kett Rebellion down in Edward VI reign?

Answer 30

Earl of Warwick

Question 31

How many rebels were killed at Kett Rebellion during Edward VI reign?

Answer 31

3000

Question 32

What was the consequence of the Kett Rebellion 1549?

Answer 32

Kett was hanged in November Somerset wanting to cooperate with rebels made him look weak

Question 33

What changes were made in the church under Edward VI?

Answer 33

Altars replaced by communion tables Clergy not to wear vestments All gold/silver ornaments removed 1547 iconoclasm (destroying images)

Question 34

Which Act by Duke of Somerset was unpopular?

Answer 34

Vagrancy Act 1547

Question 35

What year was Poor Law under Edward VI?

Answer 35

1552

Question 36

Who made Poor Law 1552 and what was it about?

Answer 36

Duke of Northumberland Parishes had to raise money to look after deserving poor

Question 37

Who was Richard Cox to Edward VI?

Answer 37

Tutor and a Protestant Humanist