Edward VI Flashcards
(30 cards)
Who was Edward VI’s main protector at the beginning of his reign?
Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset.
What was the purpose of the Royal Injunctions in 1547?
To order all clergy to preach in English, use an English Bible, and remove superstitious images.
What battle took place in 1547, giving England control over the Scottish border?
The Battle of Pinkie.
What was the impact of the war with Scotland during Edward’s reign?
It cost £600,000 and pushed Scotland closer to France.
What act in 1547 condemned prayers for the dead?
The Chantries Act.
What was repealed in 1547, allowing more religious discussion and printing?
The Treason Act.
What controversial law in 1547 punished unemployed people with slavery?
The Vagrancy Act.
What was the Book of Homilies?
A collection of sermons written by Archbishop Cranmer.
What did the 1549 Act of Uniformity enforce?
It made the Book of Common Prayer the official liturgy.
What were the major rebellions in 1549?
The Western Rebellion and Kett’s Rebellion.
What triggered the Western Rebellion?
The introduction of the new Prayer Book.
Who led the Western Rebellion?
Humphrey Arundell.
Who led Kett’s Rebellion in Norfolk?
Robert Kett.
What caused Kett’s Rebellion?
Grievances over enclosure and social injustice.
How did Northumberland suppress Kett’s Rebellion?
With a professional army and mercenaries, defeating rebels at Dussindale.
What happened to Somerset in 1549?
He was overthrown and imprisoned.
What religious changes occurred after Northumberland took power?
A stronger move toward Protestantism, including new reforms and removals of Catholic elements.
What was the 1552 Second Book of Common Prayer?
A Protestant liturgy removing all traces of Catholicism.
What was the ‘Black Rubric’ of 1552?
A proclamation clarifying that kneeling at communion was not idolatry.
What did the 42 Articles outline?
A strongly Protestant doctrine including justification by faith alone and predestination.
What was the purpose of the 1552 Poor Law Act?
To make parishes responsible for supporting the deserving poor.
What major economic treaty was signed in 1550?
The Treaty of Boulogne.
What marriage alliance was proposed in the Treaty of Boulogne?
Edward VI to marry Elizabeth, daughter of Henry II of France.
How did the government address inflation and economic problems in 1551?
By ending debasement and controlling grain stocks.
