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Edward VI: Government and Minority Rule, 1547–1553 - Coggle Diagram
Edward VI: Government and Minority Rule, 1547–1553
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Fall of Somerset (1549)
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Kett's Rebellion:
economic grievaces over poor local gov, enclosure, rents
Simultaneous rebellions exposed Somerset's inability to govern effectively.
Council opposition, caused by his autocratic style, led to his overthrow.
ignificance: Well-intentioned policies were undermined by poor political judgement, alienating the groups whose support he needed.
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Minority rule created serious structural difficulties. Somerset struggled to govern effectively, whereas Northumberland restored stability and achieved significant reforms.
Succession Crisis 1553
edwards protestant beliefs led him to create devise for succession favouring lady jane grey over mary and elizabeth
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The Devise collapsed after nine days because the political elite largely supported Mary's legitimate claim.
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Significance: Exposed the vulnerability of minority government and Northumberland's dependence on Edward's survival.
- How effectively was England governed?
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