edward VI

• At what age did Edward VI become king?

  9 years old
• What subjects did Edward VI focus on during his education?

  Languages and theology
• How did Edward VI influence the council during his teens?

  He started influencing the council
• What was the probable cause of Edward VI's death?

  Serious chest infection
• What was the nature of the struggle within Edward's Regency Council?

  Control between reformers and conservatives
• Who was made Lord Protector of Edward VI?

  Edward Seymour
• Why did the Regency Council rule on Edward's behalf?

  He was too young to rule alone
• How did Edward Seymour's rule change after the social crises in 1549?

  He was replaced by John Dudley
• What did Northumberland do after his coup?

  Removed all conservatives from the council
• Until when did Northumberland rule?

  Until Edward's death in 1553
• What was Somerset's foreign policy focus?

  Continue wars against France and Scotland
• What was the significance of the Battle of Pinkie in 1547?

  English won but had little strategic value
• How did the war with Scotland affect its relationship with France?

  It pushed Scotland closer to France
• What change did Dudley make in foreign policy?

  Removed soldiers from Scotland
• What was Dudley's goal in negotiating with France?

  To help with Spanish power
• What did Dudley give up in his negotiations with France?

  Boulogne
• What was the nature of the rebellions under Somerset in 1549?

  Major rebellions included Western and Kett's Rebellion
• What were the causes of the rebellions during Somerset's rule?

  Religious, social, and economic problems
• What economic problems did Somerset face?

  Inflation, enclosure, and taxation
• How did Northumberland's rule differ economically from Somerset's?

  Northumberland gained stability and reduced expenditure
• What was the reformers' goal regarding religion during Edward VI's reign?

  To continue reforms started in the 1530s
• How did Somerset approach religious reforms?

  Started cautiously with minor changes
• What was the social impact of Somerset's religious changes?

  Many felt their religion was being attacked
• How did Northumberland's approach to religious reforms differ from Somerset's?

  Moved at a quicker pace for radical changes
• Why did Northumberland want more radical changes in religion?

  Needed money and support