Section: The social impact of religious and economic change under Edward VI | 13. Instability and consolidation: 'the mid-Tudor Crisis'. 1547-63

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The social impact of religious and economic change under Edward VI
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You need to know about the social impact of religious and economic change under Edward VI.

This also includes knowing about the rebellions that arose from these economic and religious changes, to wit the 1549 rebellions.

You must also have a good understanding of intellectual developments including humanism and religious thought.
- Edward IV make your own church File
  
  Instructions
  
  In this activity please cut out the parts of the church and place them onto the first sheet. Using your knowledge, what would be suitable for an Edwardian Church?
- Commentary: Intellectual developments Page
- Edwardian Reformation - John Guy File
  
  This is John Guy's 'take' on the Reformation under Edward. Good and recent analysis but be warned that this is only for reading after you have a really solid understanding of this period.
- Commentary
  
  You need to know how effective Edward VI, Somerset and Northumberland were in terms of restoring and developing the powers of the monarchy. Edward VI was nine when he came to the throne and a Regency Council should have been in charge. However his uncle Edward Seymour, Earl of Hertford and later Duke of Somerset took over from the Council and was made Lord Protector. You need to know about the factions within the Council, the attempted coup and execution by Somerset's brother Thomas Seymour and the disastrous foreign policy which coupled to his dictatorial manner led to his overthrow by Warwick after the rebellion of 1549. Although this marked a more collective style of rule this did not survive the attempted counter-coup by Somerset. Northumberland and his henchman Sir John Gates, keeper of the Dry Stamp (effectively king's signature) became increasingly autocratic.
- Religious reforms under the Duke of Somerset File
  
  James West gives us his overview. Solid stuff!
- The arms of the Duke of Somerset
- Religious reforms under the Duke of Somerset File
  
  Miss Williams goes over the topic. Straightforward and clear analysis.
- The Fall of Somerset Folder
  
  Article.
- Somerset: A commentary Page
- Edward Seymour article File
  
  A brief but good bio of Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset.
- Religious reforms under the Duke of Northumberland File
  
  James West gives us his overview. Solid stuff!
- Religious reforms under the Duke of Northumberland File
  
  Miss Williams goes through the topic. Worth watching.
- The Western (Prayer Book) Rebellion File
  
  James West gives us his overview. Solid stuff!
- Northumberland: A commentary Page
- John Dudley article File
  
  A brief but useful biography of John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland.
- Arundel and Southampton - Northumberland's conservative opposition File
  
  Notes on the two conservative peers who first helped Dudley to power, and who then were swept away by him in their turn.
- Duke of Northumberland File
  
  Activity: Question to be written and clear notes and analysis examining the role of the Duke of Northumberland
- Interpretations of Northumberland File
  
  Really useful notes on the 'Bad Duke' providing good analysis and key interpretations.
- Rehabilitating the Duke of Northumberland article - Dale Hoak File
  
  THE article that changed the way we think about John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland. This is ESSENTIAL reading.
- Commentary: Rebellions Page
- Rebellions of 1549 article - Manning File
  
  Old but quite interesting.
- Somerset vs. Northumberland: an assesssment File
  
  Tables assessing relative strengths and weaknesses of the two key figures.
- Essay examples on this period Book
  
  These are example essays on this period from previous students to showcase how you can answer questions well.
- Why did Northumberland's coup of 1553 fail graphing exercise File
  
  Please read instructions and complete graph to show how support for Northumberland changed.
- Northumberland Bad Duke File