Was there a mid-Tudor crisis - Compare and contrast table in A Level and IB History

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Created on: 23-05-20 11:14

Was there a mid-Tudor crisis

Similarities

YES
Somerset was only able to seize power through manipulating Henry VIII's will
The nature of government changed under Somerset, run from his household
Rebellions in 1549 resulted in political elite abandoning their support for government
Overthrow of Somerset in 1549 created instability
Struggle for power between Northumberland and Catholic factions
Lady Jane Grey affair resulted in raising of armed forces
Wyatt came close to toppling Mary

Differences

NO
The legitimate monarch always took the throne
The crown was passed peacefully from Henry VIII to Edward and from Mary to Elizabeth
Government continued, despite factional struggles
henry VIII's will was upheld
Somerset's attempted coup was short-lived
Lady Jane Grey was only queen for 9 days
The ruling elite always supported the rightful monarch

Overall comparison

NO - to suggest there was a crisis is to suggest the monarch came close to toppling from outside power and government was in disarray- The government had every ingredient for crisis but handled the problems well and avoided such a catastrophe

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