Edward VI

• Who was the Lord Protector that supported Protestant ideas?

  The Duke of Somerset
• How did Somerset's approach to reforms differ from Dudley's?

  Somerset was less radical than Dudley
• What was the aim of the 1547 Act of Uniformity?

  To establish uniform practices in the Church
• What did the Act of Uniformity mandate for clergy?

  Use of the Book of Common Prayer
• How did the Act of Uniformity reflect Reformation ideals?

  It allowed for a more Protestant liturgy
• When was the first version of the Book of Common Prayer introduced?

  In 1549
• What was a key feature of the 1549 Book of Common Prayer?

  It aimed to standardize worship practices
• How did the Book of Common Prayer present the Eucharist?

  As symbolic rather than literal transformation
• What were the 1547 Royal Injunctions?

  Instructions to remove images from churches
• What did the Royal Injunctions encourage clergy to do?

  Preach in English instead of Latin
• What economic strain did Henry VIII's wars cause?

  Significant burden on the crown's finances
• What was the Treaty of Picquigny?

  A treaty that ended conflict with France
• How did debasement of the coinage affect inflation?

  It worsened inflation and reduced confidence
• What economic challenges did Somerset face during his regency?

  Rampant inflation and rising unemployment
• What was a consequence of the enclosure of common land?

  Displacement of small farmers
• What were the Western Rebellion and Kett's Rebellion responses to?

  Economic pressures and land disputes
• What was the Vagrancy Act of 1547?

  A law to punish those without work
• What was the impact of the 1552 Book of Common Prayer?

  It moved further away from Catholic traditions
• What did the 1552 Act of Uniformity require?

  Use of the 1552 Book of Common Prayer
• What were the 42 Articles of Religion?

  A statement of Protestant doctrine
• How did Northumberland's government treat Catholic resistance?

  It suppressed Catholic resistance quickly
• What was the role of the Act of Supremacy (1534)?

  Established the monarch as head of the Church
• What social impact did aggressive Protestant reforms have?

  Alienated many in the population
• What was a consequence of the Marian Persecutions?

  Reaction to Protestant radicalism
• What were the key reforms introduced under Northumberland's leadership?

  • More radical Protestant measures
  • 1552 revision of the Book of Common Prayer
  • 1552 Act of Uniformity mandating new prayer book
  • 42 Articles outlining Protestant doctrine
• What were the economic challenges faced during Somerset's regency?

  • Continued debasement of coinage
  • Rampant inflation affecting the poor
  • Rising unemployment and poverty
  • Enclosure of common land displacing farmers
• What were the social unrest and rebellions during this period?

  • Western Rebellion (1549): Economic hardship and enclosure
  • Kett's Rebellion (1549): Land enclosures and peasant treatment
• What were the impacts of Northumberland's religious reforms?

  • Suppression of Catholic resistance
  • Increased tensions in Catholic regions
  • Emigration of Catholics from England
• What were the main features of the 1552 Book of Common Prayer?

  • Emphasized symbolic Eucharist
  • Removed references to saints and Catholic elements
  • Used plain communion tables instead of altars
• How did the role of the state in religion change under Northumberland?

  • Solidified Church of England's independence from Rome
  • Enforced the supremacy of the crown over the Church
  • Reduced power of Catholic elites