Somerset gov Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
how dud Somerset use gov
A
-strict on Edward- he had no direct involvement in gov
-didnt use privy council- alienated court members
-gave important titles to men to win support- against hviii will
2
Q
why did somerset fall
A
-arrested from kidnapping Edward vi
-1550- was released and joined the privy council
-criticised for slow reaction to western and kett
-arrested and executed for plotting assassinations of council rivals- jan 1552
3
Q
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