What was the mid-Tudor crisis of 1547-58? LO: To examine religious & political changes after Henry VIII’s death.
Glossary Terms • Protectorate
• The Western Rebellion
• Privy Council • King Edward VI. • Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset.
• John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland. • The ‘Devise’.
Starter g n i w o l l o f e h t f For each o m e l b o r p e n o e v headings, gi d n i h e b t f e l I I I that Henry V . h t a e d s i h g n followi • Religious • Political • Social • Economic
You the protector! • Imagine you have been appointed as the King’s Protector – ruling on his behalf. How would you smooth out the following issues? The need to complete the Reformation of England. The broken relations with Scotland.
The Rebellions of 1549 • “The closest thing Tudor England came to a class war.” – John Guy speaking about the Western Rebellion. • On your map – record the location, causes and comment on the seriousness of the rebellions. “Both rebellions were caused by religious discontent.” – How valid is this view?
Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset. Key feature
Page
How effectively did he get power?
14
How effective was his government?
14-23
How effective was his foreign policy?
15
• Struggled against Scots due to budgeting concerns. (F) • Did manage to avoid another invasions from France. (S)
How effective were his religious policies?
17
• Caused widespread resentment – destruction of images. (F) • Did introduce some reforms – Book of Common prayer. (S)
How well did he keep control of the country?
19-22
Success or failure? • Close to King Edward – Uncle. (S) • Overthrows Regency council. (S) • Establishes self as protectorate. (S) • Poor, isolated himself from Privy Council. (F) • Allowed rivals to grow in power. (F) • Did reward supporters. (S)
• Not very – Rebellions. (Though he did crush Kett’s) (F) • Removed from office! (F)
Now what? • You are an advisor to Warwick (Northumberland). What are the key issues facing his rule? How can he address these? How stable is his position?
John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland. Key feature
Page
Success or failure?
How effectively did he get power?
23
• Seized control from Somerset and consolidated with a second coup against the Catholic-leaning conservatives. (S)
How effective was his government?
24-25
• Stabilised finances. (S)
How effective were his religious policies? How well did he keep control of the country?
25-29
• Influenced by Edward’s Protestantism. (-) • ‘Radical reforms’. (S) • Created a climate of dissonance. (F)
24-25
• Started off open and progressive. (-) • Turned hard-line after attempted countercoup by Somerset. (-)
How is he remembered by historians?
24
• “The bad Duke”. (F) • Playing politics. (-) • Failure of the ‘Devise.’ (F)
In groups, create a SWOT analysis for your figure using your notes.
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Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Extension: Royal authority was in crisis during the reign of Edward 6th�. How valid is this interpretation?
Examination Question • “Between 1547 and 1553 royal government was at its most effective under Northumberland”. • How valid is this interpretation? (45 marks)
Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset. Key feature
Page
How effectively did he get power?
14
How effective was his government?
14-23
How effective was his foreign policy?
15
How effective were his religious policies?
17
How well did he keep control of the country?
19-22
Success or failure?
John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland. Key feature
Page
How effectively did he get power?
23
How effective was his government?
24-25
How effective were his religious policies? How well did he keep control of the country?
25-29
How is he remembered by historians?
23-30
24
Success or failure?