Edward VI's Reign and Policies

The video explores the reign of Edward VI, a young Protestant king who implemented significant religious reforms, including changing the prayer book to English and introducing the Act of Uniformity. These changes led to peasant revolts. Economic issues arose from nobles converting farms to sheep farming. Edward's political struggles included the influence of Edward Seymour and John Dudley. Edward's death at 15 led to succession issues, with Lady Jane Grey named as his successor over Mary. The video concludes with a task for students to evaluate Edward's effectiveness as a king.

What are the main themes discussed in the video about King Edward VI?

• Religion, war, and sheep

• Economy, politics, and art

• Science, technology, and innovation

• Education, health, and welfare

What significant change did Edward VI make to the church?

• He made the prayer book available in Latin

• He introduced a new Catholic prayer book

• He changed the prayer book to English

• He banned all prayer books

What was the Act of Uniformity?

• A law to standardize church practices

• A law to ban sheep farming

• A law to increase taxes

• A law to promote Catholicism

Why were the peasants unhappy during Edward VI's reign?

• Their farms were being destroyed for sheep farming

• They were denied religious freedom

• They were forced to join the army

• They were taxed heavily

Who was Edward Seymour in relation to King Edward VI?

• His father

• His cousin

• His uncle and Lord Protector

• His brother

What was the outcome of the wars with France and Scotland?

• England gained new territories

• The wars were financially costly

• The wars were won easily

• The wars had no impact

Who replaced Edward Seymour as the Lord Protector?

• John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland

• Thomas Cranmer

• Henry VIII

• William Cecil

What change did Edward VI make to his father's will?

• He declared himself the sole heir

• He named Lady Jane Grey as his successor

• He left the throne to his brother

• He abolished the monarchy

What illness led to the death of Edward VI?

• Smallpox

• Tuberculosis

• Plague

• Influenza

Who was supposed to succeed Edward VI according to Henry VIII's will?

• Lady Jane Grey

• Edward Seymour

• Elizabeth

• Mary