History - Edward VI

• When did Edward VI become King?


  At the age of 9, after his father Henry VIII's death in 1547
• Who governed during Edward VI's reign?


  Lord Protectors, who acted on his behalf due to his minority
• What marked the Edwardian Reformation?


  The adoption of Protestantism, with the establishment of the Book of Common Prayer and the Thirty-Nine Articles
• What was significant about Henry VIII's marriage to Catherine Parr?


  It was his sixth and final marriage
• Who did Edward VI name as his heir?

  Lady Jane Grey, who would briefly become Queen of England in 1553
• What contributed to Edward VI's early death?


  Poor health, which he suffered from throughout his life
• How did Somerset promote Protestantism?


  By appointing Protestant bishops and encouraging the establishment of Protestant churches
• What was the purpose of the new taxes introduced by Somerset?


  To increase revenue and fund his policies
• What was the purpose of Somerset's loyalty oaths?


  To ensure that loyalty was pledged to the crown and to Protestantism
• What did Somerset do with the powerful Council that advised Henry VIII?


  He disbanded it and replaced it with a new council loyal to him
• Why did Somerset's policies lead to conflict with the nobility?


  Because they resented his authority and disapproved of his decisions
• Who did Somerset's policies especially conflict with?


  The powerful Duke of Northumberland, who felt threatened by Somerset's authority
• Who led the Council of the North?

  The Duke of Northumberland
• What did the Council of the North seek to achieve?


  Login, overthrow Somerset, and seize power for themselves
• Who led the Court Faction?

  Lady Jane Grey and John Dudley
• What did the Court Faction support?


  Somerset's policies and the promotion of Protestantism
• Who led the Protestant Faction?


  Bishops such as Latimer and Cranmer
• What did the Protestant Faction advocate for?


  A stronger Protestant presence in church and state
• Who led the Catholic Faction?


  Clerics and laymen who opposed the Protestant Reformation
• What did the Catholic Faction seek to achieve?


  The restoration of Catholicism to its previous position of dominance
• What faction did the Duke of Somerset lead?


  Himself and his allies, who supported his policies and sought to maintain his power and influence
• What institution did Somerset establish to govern the country?


  The Council of State
• What did Somerset maintain during his Lord Protectorship?


  The royal courts
• How did Somerset reorganize law enforcement?


  By creating a new system of justices of the peace to oversee local law and order
• What changes did Somerset make to the kingdom's revenue and finances?


  He introduced new tax laws and financial reforms to improve the kingdom's revenue and finances
• What was Somerset's stance on Protestantism?


  He promoted Protestantism, appointing Protestant bishops and encouraging the establishment of Protestant churches
• What did Northumberland do to Somerset's reforms?


  Dismantled them, reversing many of the financial reforms and promotion of Protestantism
• How did Northumberland maintain power?


  By introducing brutal measures to crush opposition and maintain order
• What was Northumberland's stance on Protestantism?


  He sought to promote Catholicism, appointing Catholic bishops and encouraging the restoration of Catholic practices
• What council did Northumberland maintain?


  The Council of the North, which became a powerful tool for him to exert control over the kingdom
• What did Northumberland require nobles and officials to do?


  To swear allegiance to him through loyalty oaths
• Rebellion against the Prayer Book led by?


  Robert Kett and Thomas Wyatt
• Rebellion in the North led by?


  The Earl of Northumberland and the Earl of Westmorland
• Rebellion against Edward VI's Protestant government led by?


  Stephen Gardiner and Nicholas Heath
• What was the cause of the Prayer Book Rebellion?


  Opposition to the changes to the Prayer Book
• What was the goal of the Rising of the North?


  Overthrow Somerset's government
• Who led the Catholic Rebellion?

  Stephen Gardiner and Nicholas Heath
• What was the goal of the Northern Rebellion?


  To overthrow Edward VI's Protestant government
• Rebellion against Edward VI's plan to marry Lady Elizabeth led by?

  Sir Thomas Wyatt
• Who did Wyatt want Lady Elizabeth to marry instead?

  Jean, Prince of France