Quiz on Somerset and the Privy Council

Who was appointed to the Privy Council by Somerset?

• Sir Thomas Smith

• William Cecil

• Sir Michael Stanhope

• Earl of Southampton

What did Somerset use to warrant financial business and raise troops?

• The Great Seal

• The dry stamp of Edward’s signature

• Proclamations

• Letters from Paget

Who convinced Edward VI to reorganize the staffing of the Privy Chamber?

• Somerset

• Cranmer

• Warwick

• Paget

What was a significant aspect of Henry’s foreign policy legacy for his son?

• Peace with Scotland

• An unfinished war against Scotland

• Alliance with France

• Trade agreements with Spain

What did Somerset's use of proclamations demonstrate?

• His adherence to Parliament

• His independence from Parliament

• His alliance with the Regency Council

• His support for the Earl of Warwick

Who was arrested within a few weeks due to resentment at the protectorate?

• Earl of Warwick

• Earl of Southampton

• Sir Thomas Smith

• Sir Michael Stanhope

What was Somerset's strategy to defeat the Scots?

• Naval blockade

• Building and garrisoning forts

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Economic sanctions

How many French troops arrived in June 1548?

• 5,000

• 10,000

• 15,000

• 20,000

Who led troops to Scotland to relieve the garrison?

• Earl of Shrewsbury

• Duke of Somerset

• King Edward VI

• Henry II

What did Somerset fail to work with in Scotland?

• The French

• The 'Assured Scots'

• The English Parliament

• The Spanish