WJEC A Level History - Tudor England
Edward VI: Government, Religion, Economy and Rebellion, 1547-1553 -
Flashcard Set
36 proofread question-and-answer cards
Question Answer
When did Henry VIII die and 1547.
Edward VI accede to the throne?
Who was the Lord Protector? Edward Seymour / Duke of Somerset.
When was the new Treason Act? 1547.
What did the new Treason Act It allowed people to discuss religion freely and permitted
allow? the importation of Lutheran and Calvinist literature.
When did both Kett’s Rebellion 1549.
and the Western Rebellion take
place?
Who was John Dudley? He was a member of Henry VIII's Royal Council. He removed
Somerset from power and ruled England as Lord President
of the Council.
Who was Thomas Cranmer? The first Protestant Archbishop of Canterbury. He was
consecrated on 30th March 1533. He issued his 'Book of
Homilies' and his 'Book of Common Prayer' in 1549.
What is iconoclasm? Iconoclasm is the breaking of images. More radical
Protestants assumed that images were prohibited because
of the wording of the Ten Commandments.
What was Somerset's style of Somerset’s style was highly personal, and he often
government? conducted state business in his household, relying on
trusted allies such as William Cecil. He used Edward’s
signature, effectively made himself a quasi-king and raised
concerns about his increasing autocracy.
What was Somerset's approach It was seen as a failure by many. He mishandled the
to foreign policy? rebellions of 1549, which highlighted his authoritarian and
dictatorial manner and created enemies among his original
supporters.
What was Northumberland's He was well placed to dominate central government. About
style of government? 20 councillors met regularly and controlled policy and
administration. He used proclamations much less than his
predecessor and was cautious to base them on
parliamentary statute.
What was the economy like • Terrible harvests during 1549-1551 forced the price of
under Northumberland's rule? wheat up by 100%. The cloth trade collapsed in 1551. The
Council took harsh measures to suppress unrest, passing
statutes against unlawful assembly and reimposing
censorship laws.
• Debasement and retrenchment.
Who made up the Council? It consisted of 16 members, with 12 more required to assist
as needed.
What was published in 1547, to Archbishop Cranmer's homily on Obedience.
be read in parish churches?
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Edward VI: Government, Religion, Economy and Rebellion, 1547-1553 -
Flashcard Set
36 proofread question-and-answer cards
Question Answer
When did Henry VIII die and 1547.
Edward VI accede to the throne?
Who was the Lord Protector? Edward Seymour / Duke of Somerset.
When was the new Treason Act? 1547.
What did the new Treason Act It allowed people to discuss religion freely and permitted
allow? the importation of Lutheran and Calvinist literature.
When did both Kett’s Rebellion 1549.
and the Western Rebellion take
place?
Who was John Dudley? He was a member of Henry VIII's Royal Council. He removed
Somerset from power and ruled England as Lord President
of the Council.
Who was Thomas Cranmer? The first Protestant Archbishop of Canterbury. He was
consecrated on 30th March 1533. He issued his 'Book of
Homilies' and his 'Book of Common Prayer' in 1549.
What is iconoclasm? Iconoclasm is the breaking of images. More radical
Protestants assumed that images were prohibited because
of the wording of the Ten Commandments.
What was Somerset's style of Somerset’s style was highly personal, and he often
government? conducted state business in his household, relying on
trusted allies such as William Cecil. He used Edward’s
signature, effectively made himself a quasi-king and raised
concerns about his increasing autocracy.
What was Somerset's approach It was seen as a failure by many. He mishandled the
to foreign policy? rebellions of 1549, which highlighted his authoritarian and
dictatorial manner and created enemies among his original
supporters.
What was Northumberland's He was well placed to dominate central government. About
style of government? 20 councillors met regularly and controlled policy and
administration. He used proclamations much less than his
predecessor and was cautious to base them on
parliamentary statute.
What was the economy like • Terrible harvests during 1549-1551 forced the price of
under Northumberland's rule? wheat up by 100%. The cloth trade collapsed in 1551. The
Council took harsh measures to suppress unrest, passing
statutes against unlawful assembly and reimposing
censorship laws.
• Debasement and retrenchment.
Who made up the Council? It consisted of 16 members, with 12 more required to assist
as needed.
What was published in 1547, to Archbishop Cranmer's homily on Obedience.
be read in parish churches?
Unofficial independent revision resource. Not affiliated with or endorsed by WJEC/CBAC or Eduqas.
