Mid Tudor Crisis - Post revisionism - RG1

Question 1

What does John Matusiak (A post revisionist historian) argue about both traditional and post revisionist historians?

Answer 1

That they are both prone to over simplifying their arguments, and that neither side paints an accurate picture of the mid-Tudor years.
John Matusiak labels the Mid-Tudor years as Years of trauma and Survival

Question 2

Why does Matusiak claim that there was no crisis during the Mid Tudor years?

Answer 2

He argues that the essential state machinery was not under threat, but it was a time of trauma (especially in economy, religion and foreign policy) during which the state’s foreign policy were focused on survival rather than achievement

Question 3

How do post revisionists view Edward and Mary’s reign?

Answer 3

They view both Edward and Mary’s reign as a period of continuity and not crisis

Question 4

Post revisionists believe that instead of looking at the problems of Northumberland and Somerset we should look at what?

Answer 4

Edward himself- He was the centre of government and his position was threatened. Being in control of the crown meant that he had FULL power
-Due to this it could be argued that the crown was actually strengthened during this period

Question 5

How do Post revisionists view Mary?

Answer 5

Many view her as a political pioneer and defied the odds by making female monarchy work.
Mary passed the Act of Regal power 1554 which gave female monarchs the same power as male monarchs- this was a remarkable achievement