M: 1553 Flashcards
What were the two reasons that led to Mary’s exclusion from the throne in 1553?
- Edward’s wish to preserve Protestantism.
- Northumberland’s personal ambition.
What were the main two reasons Mary gained support in 1553?
- Dislike of Northumberland.
2. Respect for the legitimate heir.
What did Mary believe was the cause of her initial popularity?
A wish for the restoration of Catholicism.
Who warned her not to risk her throne? Through doing what?
Charles V and Pope Julius III.
Through acting too rashly.
What happened when Northumberland went to East Anglia?
The rest of the council abandoned him.
When was Mary proclaimed Queen?
19th July 1553.
What was the main political implication of the restoration of Catholicism?
Would mean an end to the Royal Supremacy, which was strongly favoured by the ruling and landed elites.
How many Protestants fled? For how long?
800.
For the remainder of Mary’s reign.
What removed the majority of opposition in the House of Lords?
The arrest and imprisonment of Cranmer, Hooper and Ridley.
