Edward VI Recap

What did the 1549 Act of Uniformity introduce?

• Latin services were fully restored

• Use of the Book of Common Prayer in English

• The Pope’s authority reinstated

• The return of monasteries

What was the major difference between the 1549 and 1552 Prayer Books?

• The 1552 version was more Protestant in tone

• The 1552 version restored Catholic practices

• The 1549 version banned English Bibles

• There was no difference

Edward VI’s personal role in religion was:

• Non-existent

• Limited due to his age but strongly Protestant in influence

• Entirely controlled by the Pope

• Directed solely by Mary Tudor

Which of the following changes most affected ordinary parish life?

• The banning of relics and images

• The revival of monasteries

• Compulsory Latin Mass

• The removal of the English Bible

By 1553, the English Church was:

• Still Catholic in doctrine

• Protestant in doctrine and practice

• Split evenly between Catholic and Protestant practices

• Back under Papal authority

What triggered Somerset’s war with Scotland in 1547?

• The Auld Alliance and refusal of a marriage treaty

• Disputes over trade

• Rivalry over control of Ireland

• French invasion of Calais

The Battle of Pinkie (1547) resulted in:

• A decisive English victory but no long-term control

• Scottish independence

• French occupation of England

• Edward VI’s personal command of troops

Northumberland’s foreign policy was mainly focused on:

• Expanding English influence in France

• Restoring war with Scotland

• Ending wars and stabilising finances

• Launching a crusade against the Pope

Why did Northumberland negotiate peace with France in 1550?

• England lacked money to continue the war

• Edward preferred peace

• To strengthen the Papacy

• To allow a war with Spain

Overall, England’s position in Europe under Edward VI:

• Improved greatly

• Weakened due to loss of territory and money

• Remained unchanged

• Was dominated by Spain