The crisis over the succession in 1553 Flashcards

1
Q

Who did Edward choose to succeed him and why?

A

Lady Jane Grey; she was Protestant

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2
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What was Lady Jane Grey’s claim to the throne?

A

Edward’s second cousin

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3
Q

Why did Northumberland suggest Jane Grey as Edward’s heir?

A

His son was married to her

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4
Q

How old was Jane Grey when she was proclaimed queen?

A

15

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5
Q

What Act of Succession from 1544 did Henry ensure the line to go to Mary in the event of the death of a childless Edward?

A

Third Act of Succession

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6
Q

Edward was fearful of the reversal of his Protestant changes to the throne if Mary came to the throne. Did the Privy Council support or not support this view?

A

Support

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7
Q

What was the ‘Devyse?’

A

A statement of the changes to the succession by Edward, excluding Mary

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8
Q

How long was Lady Jane Grey the Queen of England?

A

9 days

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9
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How large was the force mustered by Northumberland in support of Queen Jane?

A

3000

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10
Q

What was the reason for East Anglia’s support for Mary?

A

Religious and anger at Northumberland treatment of the 1549 Kett rebels

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11
Q

Before his execution, what did Northumberland request?

A

That he confesses his sins to a Catholic priest

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12
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After initially sparing Lady Jane Grey and Guilford from execution, what persuaded Mary to change her mind?

A

The Wyatt rebellion

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