The Significance of Developments in Religion during the reign of Edward VI

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When did Edward VI become King of England?

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January 1547, following Henry VIII’s death at Whitehall.

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Who ruled as Edward’s Lord Protector during his minority?

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Edward Seymour, Earl of Hertford, later Duke of Somerset.

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What was the English Army’s strategy regarding Scotland?

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• Defeated Scots in 1547 after a failed marriage proposal between Edward & Mary, Queen of Scots.
• 1548: Mary QofS fled to France, ending War of Rough Wooing.
• France sent 6000 troops to prevent English control of Scotland’s border.

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What was introduced in 1549 that changed Church services?

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First Book of Common Prayer, replacing Latin services with English.

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Who published the Second Book of Common Prayer - 1552?

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Thomas Cranmer, further establishing Protestant doctrine.

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Who was executed in March 1549 for plotting against Edward VI?

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Thomas Seymour, Edward’s uncle.

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What major uprisings occurred in June-August 1549?

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Prayer Book Rebellion - Western Rebellion - & Kett’s Rebellion, both forcefully suppressed by Crown.

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What happened to Edward Seymour - Duke of Somerset - in 1552?

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Executed after being deposed by John Dudley, Earl of Warwick.

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Who did John Dudley arrange to marry his son in May 1553?

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Lady Jane Grey, securing a Protestant succession.

This would ensure a Protestant succession if Lady Grey was made Edward’s heir.

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How did Edward VI alter the line of succession before his death?

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Named Lady Jane Grey as his heir to prevent his Catholic sister Mary from becoming Queen.

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When did Edward VI die & what followed?

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July 1553, triggering nine-day rule of Lady Jane Grey before Mary I claimed the throne.

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When did Cramner publish the Second Book of Common Prayer?

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1552.

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When was the Book of Homilies published?

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1547.

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What was the significance of the Book of Homilies?

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• Established uniformity in sermon delivery across England.
• Written by a Protestant, reinforcing Protestant doctrine.
• By 1549, all churches in England read from this book, embedding Protestantism.

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When was the Chantries Act passed?

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1547.

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What Catholic practice did the Chantries Act ban?

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Prayers for the dead, a fundamental Roman Catholic tradition.

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Why was the Chantries Act significant?

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• Eliminated remnants of Catholicism, strengthening Protestant reforms.
• Targeted a deeply ingrained Catholic ritual, marking a major shift in religious doctrine.

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When was the Repeal of the Act of Six Articles passed?

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1547.

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What did the Act of Six Articles previously enforce?

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Reaffirmed key Catholic doctrines, including transubstantiation & clerical celibacy.

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What did the repeal of the Act of the Six Articles accomplish?

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• Removed Catholic doctrines, accelerating Protestant reforms.
• Introduced new Protestant ideas but took time to spread across England.

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When was the First Book of Common Prayer published?

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December 1548.

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What changes did first book of common prayer introduce?

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• Provided a standardised manual for Church services.
• Allowed priests to marry, breaking from Catholic tradition.

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Why was the first book of common prayer not highly significant?

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Attempted to satisfy both Catholics & Protestants but ended up pleasing neither side.

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When was the Second Book of Common Prayer introduced?

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January 1552, replacing the 1548 version.

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Question 25 What did the Second Book of Common Prayer change?

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* Altered Church aesthetics & service structure. * Eliminated all traces of Catholicism, firmly establishing Protestantism in England. * Made Church attendance mandatory.

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Question 26 Why was the Second Book of Common Prayer significant?

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It fully cemented Protestantism as England’s dominant religion.

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Question 27 What were the 42 Articles & when were they published?

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* Published in November 1552. * Unofficially established Protestantism as England’s national religion

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Question 28 Why were the 42 Articles only partially significant?

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It set the foundation for Protestant England, but was never formally introduced.