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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?