Recap: Remember the Acts of Succession?

The 1534 Act of Succession stipulated that:

• Henry VIII's marriage to Anne Boleyn was valid and their children legitimate.

• The Church of England was established as separate from the Roman Catholic Church.

• The Pope had no authority in England.

• Mary I was declared the rightful heir to the throne.

The 1536 Act of Succession stipulated that:

• Mary and Elizabeth were declared illegitimate.

• Henry VIII's marriage to Anne Boleyn was valid.

• Edward VI was the rightful heir to the throne.

• The Church of England was established.

The 1543 Act of Succession stipulated that:

• Mary and Elizabeth were declared illegitimate.

• Edward VI was named as the heir to the throne.

• Henry VIII could determine the line of succession through his will.

• The throne would pass to the descendants of Henry's sister, Mary, if his children had no heirs.

Fill in the blank: The 1534 Act of Succession removed ______ from the line of succession.

• Mary

• Elizabeth

• Anne

• Catherine

Who was Edward VI's next closest relative?

• Lady Jane Grey

• Mary I

• Elizabeth I

• Anne Boleyn

The purpose of the marriage arranged by Northumberland between Lady Jane Grey and Guildford Dudley was to:

• strengthen political alliances

• increase family wealth

• secure a royal lineage

• promote religious unity

The Act of Succession in 1543 stipulated regarding the succession of the throne that:

• the throne would pass to Henry VIII's legitimate children, with Edward as the first in line.

• the throne would pass to Henry VIII's illegitimate children.

• the throne would pass to the nearest male relative.

• the throne would be decided by the Parliament.

What was needed to make sure the Devise becomes law?

• Northumberland needed to pass an Act of Parliament to bypass Mary.

• Northumberland needed to gain the support of the clergy.

• Northumberland needed to secure the approval of the nobility.

• Northumberland needed to ensure the backing of the military.

On which date did Edward VI die?

• 6th July 1553

• 10th July 1553

• 5th July 1553

• 8th July 1553

Who was proclaimed queen on 10th July 1553?

• Lady Jane Grey

• Mary I

• Elizabeth I

• Catherine of Aragon