government - northumberland

Question 1

what did he do to the privvy council

Answer 1

-extended the use of it and took small steps to control it
-allowed 14y/o Edward to attend some privy council meetings
-at age of 15 Edward started to make agendas

Question 2

what did he name himself why was this significant

Answer 2

-named himself ‘lord president’ rather than ‘lord protector’
-this distanced himself from somersets dictatorship like control and bad reputation
-term ‘president’ pleased the government as it showed that power rested within the council not just n.land
-less threatening title, Edward was getting older could rule more himself

Question 3

how many times did parliament meet under him

Answer 3

2