Edward VI

• What year was Cranmer’s Book of Common Prayer published?

  1549
• How did Cranmer’s Book of Common Prayer affect the Church of England?

  It moved the Church of England away from the Catholic Church and established it as a Protestant Church.
• What was the purpose of The Act of Uniformity?

  To make it law for the new prayer book to be used in all English churches.
• What was the reaction of some priests to the changes introduced by the prayer book?

  Some priests refused to use the new Church services and continued to run services in Latin.
• How did the opinion across the country vary regarding the changes made by the prayer book?

  Opinion was divided, with some supporting the changes and others opposing them.
• Why were the people of Devon and Cornwall particularly angry about the changes?

  They were fanatically attached to the Roman Church and feared change.
• What language did most people in Cornwall speak?

  Cornish-Gaelic
• What was the government's response to the Prayer Book's implementation in Cornwall?

  A call to translate the Prayer Book into Cornish was rejected.
• Who was William Brody and what role did he play in the situation?

  He was a government agent sent to ensure the new Prayer Book was followed, which led to unrest.
• What happened to William Brody in Cornwall?

  An angry mob set upon him and murdered him.
• What did the ringleader of the mob state regarding the religion of Devon and Cornwall?

  They would only obey the religion set out by Henry VIII.
• How did the situation escalate into a rebellion?

  The religious anger was exacerbated by high taxes to fund the army in Scotland.
• What city did the ordinary people capture during the rebellion?

  Exeter
• What type of soldiers made up most of the army sent to the West Country?

  Most of the soldiers were mercenaries from Germany and Italy.
• How many rebels were killed in Exeter during the rebellion?

  4000 rebels were killed.
• What happened to discontented priests during the rebellion?

  They were hanged from their own church spires as an example to all.
• What was the fate of the leaders of the rebellion in Cornwall and Devon?

  Five of the leaders were taken to London and hanged, drawn, and quartered.
• What was the cause of Kett’s Rebellion in 1549?

  It was fueled by both economic and religious discontent.
• What was a significant agricultural change during Henry VIII’s reign?

  There was widespread enclosure of farmland for sheep farming.
• Why did landlords prefer sheep farming over crop farming?

  Because the wool could be sold to make cloth, which was profitable.
• What was the impact of enclosure on agricultural workers?

  Many agricultural workers became unemployed due to fewer workers needed for livestock.
• How did the price of food and rents change during this period?

  The price of food and rents began to rise quickly.
• What did young King Edward do regarding the enclosure of common land?

  He spoke out against the enclosure of common land.
• What action did Somerset take to address the issue of enclosure?

  He placed a tax on sheep to prevent landowners from extending their sheep farming.
• How did the opposition to the Prayer Book contribute to the unrest in Norfolk?

  Unrest over enclosures was fueled by the opposition to the new Prayer Book.
• Who became the leader of the protestors in Norfolk?

  Robert Kett
• What did Kett do when the rebellion grew?

  He imposed strict discipline on his forces and set up camp outside Norwich.
• How did Somerset's response to Kett's Rebellion affect the outcome?

  His slow response allowed the rebellion to grow stronger before it was addressed.
• What was the size of Dudley's army when he reached Norwich?

  His army numbered 13,000.
• What was Kett's response to Dudley's offer of pardon?

  Kett refused the pardon, stating they were not rebelling against the king but against unjust landlords.
• What were the consequences of Dudley's attack on the rebels?

  Three thousand were killed and 300 were captured and executed in Norwich.
• What happened to Robert Kett after the rebellion was crushed?

  He was imprisoned and later hanged from the battlements of Norwich Castle.