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• Minority Government

  The government of England during King Edward VI's minority, characterized by a Lord Protector, a council of advisors, and limited parliamentary role.
• Edward Seymour

  Edward VI's uncle, who became the Lord Protector and effectively ruled England during Edward's minority.
• Henry VIII's Legacy

  The mix of positive and negative impacts left by Henry VIII's reign, including national pride, cultural advancements, and controversy over his marriages and executions.
• Coalition Government

  A government formed by a combination of two or more parties, often in a minority government.
• Thomas Cranmer

  The Archbishop of Canterbury who played a crucial role in Henry VIII's break with Rome and the establishment of the Church of England.
• Book of Common Prayer

  A prayer book compiled by Thomas Cranmer, which became the standard liturgy for the Church of England.
• Social Change

  The transformation of English society during Edward VI's reign, marked by the rise of the gentry, urbanization, and changes in marriage and family structures.
• Economic Change

  The economic developments during Edward VI's reign, including the growth of merchants and traders, agricultural shifts, and naval and maritime development.
• Agricultural Inequality

  The increased unequal distribution of land and resources during Edward VI's reign, leading to economic and social disparities in the rural population.
• Rural-Urban Divide

  The growing divide between the rural and urban populations of England during Edward VI's reign, characterized by differences in living standards, education, and economic opportunities.
• Enclosure and Peasants

  The process of enclosing common lands and its impact on English peasants, including the loss of land, increased debt and poverty, dependence on wage labor, and changes in social structure.
• Causes of Peasant Poverty

  The ways in which enclosure contributed to peasant poverty, including the loss of land, increased debt, and dependence on wage labor.
• John Somerset, 1st Duke of Somerset

  The life and role of John Somerset, 1st Duke of Somerset, during Edward VI's reign, including his position as Lord Protector, policies, and eventual downfall.
• Somerset's Catholic Reforms and the Church of England


  The impact of Somerset's Catholic reforms on the Church of England, including the reintroduction of Catholic rituals, polarization of society, and challenge to national authority.
• Consequences of Somerset's Catholic Reforms

  The consequences of Somerset's Catholic reforms, including the weakening of the Church, increased dissent, and state of confusion in England.
• Protestant Response to Somerset's Catholic Reforms

  A summary of the Protestant response to Somerset's Catholic reforms, including opposition, resistance, and key figures and groups.
• Key Protestant Figures and Groups

  A list of key Protestant figures and groups, including Thomas Cranmer, John Calvin, and the Marian Exiles, and their roles in the English Reformation and opposition to Catholic reforms.
• Key Events and Conflicts of the 1540s

  A list of key events and conflicts of the 1540s, including the destruction of the monasteries, the disputes over the Book of Common Prayer, and the Marian persecution.
• Specific Reforms Implemented by Somerset

  A list of the specific reforms implemented by Somerset, including the reintroduction of Catholic rituals, restoration of monasteries, re-establishment of the Catholic hierarchy, revival of Catholic education, and censorship of Protestant literature.
• The Duke of Northumberland during Edward VI's Reign

  A summary of the Duke of Northumberland's role during Edward VI's reign, including his appointment as Lord Protector, his imperial authority, and key events and conflicts during his protectorate.
• The Western Rebellion

  A summary of the causes, unfolding, and consequences of the Western Rebellion, including the significance of the rebellion and its impact on the Tudor dynasty and the English Catholic and Protestant communities.
• The Aftermath of the Western Rebellion

  A summary of the key events and developments that occurred in the aftermath of the Western Rebellion, including Queen Mary's consolidation of power, persecution of Protestants, and the death of Queen Mary.
• John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland: A Complex Figure

  A summary of John Dudley's early life, career, rise to power, and downfall, including his role in the fall of the Duke of Somerset, his appointment as Lord Protector, and his execution.
• The Impact of the Western Rebellion

  A summary of the key ways in which the Western Rebellion affected English history, including the consolidation of power, persecution of Protestants, establishment of the Church of England, and the English Reformation.
• Book of Common Prayer and the Western Rebellion

  A summary of the significance of the Book of Common Prayer in the Western Rebellion, including its role in the Protestant Reformation, its rejection of Catholic liturgy, and its use as a symbol of Protestant identity and resistance to Catholic rule.
• Ket's Rebellion (1549)

  A summary of Ket's Rebellion, including its background, the rebellion itself, and the consequences. Also includes some interesting facts and figures about the rebellion.
• Leaders of Ket's Rebellion

  A list of the main leaders of Ket's Rebellion, including Robert Ket, Thomas Smith, Thomas Cranmer, and Robert Kett Jr.
• Thomas Cranmer and Ket's Rebellion

  A summary of Thomas Cranmer's role in supporting the rebellion led by Robert Ket in 1549, including his spiritual guidance, rhetorical support, practical support, and influence on the government.
• Thomas Cranmer and the English Reformation

  A summary of Thomas Cranmer's role in the English Reformation, including his appointments, creation of the Book of Common Prayer, and involvement in Henry VIII's divorce.
• Thomas Cranmer's Initial Arrest

  A summary of the reasons why Thomas Cranmer was initially arrested, including his association with Edward VI's Protestant reforms and his perceived role in the Protestant takeover of England.
• Thomas Cranmer's Promotion of Protestantism

  A summary of the ways in which Thomas Cranmer promoted Protestantism, including translation of the Bible, liturgical reforms, preaching, appointments, and dialogue with Luther.
• Impact of Bible Translation

  A summary of the impact of Bible translation, including democratization of scripture, increased literacy, spread of Protestantism, development of Protestant theology, and challenge to Catholic authority.
• Catholic Church's Response

  A summary of the Catholic Church's response to the translation of the Bible into English and the spread of Protestantism, including condemnation, issuance of papal bulls, establishment of the English College, persecution of Protestants, and promotion of the English Missal.
• Edward VI's Reign: Key Events and Acts

  A summary of the key events and acts that took place during Edward VI's reign, including establishment of the Church of England, Strangely-Structured Parliament, Act of Uniformity, Book of Common Prayer, Awards of Patronage, Licensing Act, and Cranmer's Promotions.