Edward VI and Faction

Who triumphed over the 'Catholic faction' at the end of Henry VIII's reign?

• Paget and the 'advisory faction'

• Warwick and the 'military faction'

• Somerset and the 'reformist faction'

• Wriothesley and the 'legal faction'

What gave the Catholic faction an opportunity to reassert itself?

• The death of Henry VIII

• Edward's illness

• The marriage of Somerset's daughter

• The events of the summer of 1549

Who was concerned about the personal nature of Somerset's government?

• Edward VI

• Paget

• Warwick

• The Catholic faction

What led to Somerset's loss of power?

• Edward's claim of being a prisoner

• His retreat to Hampton Court

• A military defeat

• A public scandal

Who became Lord President of the Council after Somerset's removal?

• Paget

• Wriothesley

• Somerset

• Warwick

What was Warwick forced to do in order to succeed?

• Restore Somerset to power

• Leave the country

• Ally with more religiously radical members

• Ally with the Catholic faction

What did Warwick attempt once he was secure in power?

• A reconciliation with Somerset

• A military campaign

• A religious reform

• An alliance with France

What was the outcome of the factional struggle from October 1549 until early 1550?

• A civil war broke out

• The administration of the country continued to function efficiently

• The government ceased to function

• The monarchy was threatened

What led to Somerset's execution?

• His religious policies

• His personal wealth

• His plots to recover his position

• His military failures

When was Somerset executed?

• 22 January 1550

• 22 January 1551

• 22 January 1552

• 22 January 1553