1. Independently, on a whiteboard,
write down how you would structure this question
‘Despite the Break with Rome, Henry VIII never seriously abandoned the Catholic faith in the years 1529 to 1547.’
Assess the validity of this view

2. Could discuss as a class or just peer assess

3. Edward and Mary: Society and Economy Good learning: Great learning:
Recall the rebellions under Edward and Mary
Great learning:
Explain economic policy under Edward and Mary
Even better:
Evaluate whether there was a ‘Mid Tudor Crisis’ in society and economy
Key Words:
Inflation
How important was the role of key individuals and groups and how were they affected by developments?

4. Mid-Tudor Crisis – was there a crisis in society and economy during the reigns of Edward and Mary?
What would a ‘crisis in society and economy’ look like during the reigns of Edward and Mary?

5. Edward and Mary: Society/Economy Mid-Tudor Crisis argument
Here is what Whitney Jones argues about the Mid-Tudor period in relation to Edward and Mary
The Mid-Tudor period saw intense flux instability, resulting in deteriorating conditions for the commons. Real wages fell by as much as 60% in this period (80% of the average worker's wages were spent on food).
Government reliance on debasement of the coinage to pay for expensive follies abroad is seen as an important factor behind the economic dislocation, but the population rise seen in this period is held to be its main cause.
In 1549 there were two major rebellions. The Western Rebellion was based upon Somerset's religious reforms. Kett’s Rebellion, had Protestant elements, but actually centred largely around economic concerns. In Mary’s reign there was Wyatt Rebellion of the leaders of which managed to reach London before they weakened.

6. Edward and Mary: Society/Economy
Revisionist argument
David Loades, and other revisionists focus on the scale of issues to suggest there was not a Mid-Tudor Crisis.
Phelps Brown and other price indexes only consider the fortunes of agriculture. They ignore the fact that:
wages were often received in kind
decline in the number of holidays as a result of the Protestantism
Thus, while statistically the economy may have been struggling, the lives of ordinary English citizens were not as adversely affected as might seem.
The conservative nature of all three rebellions, but particularly those of 1549, is emphasised, as is their focus on local issues and loyalty to Edward VI.
The class antagonisms underlying the rebellions are considered to be exaggerated, and, in any case, what antagonisms existed merely weakened the rebellions.
On a practical level, the rebellions were chaotic. They never, then, in any way directly challenged the state.

7. Rebellion – the content
Edward and Mary
Rebellion – the content
You will need to remember the causes, key details and consequences of each rebellion. We are going to trial 3 techniques that can be used to help you remember key detail, but also to revise more generally!
Western Rebellion – Visual Flash Cards: stick A4 paper over the writing with images to trigger your memory
Kett’s Rebellion – Quiz: stick A4 paper over the writing and create questions to check you knowledge of Kett’s rebellion
Wyatt’s – Create a diagram that summarises the rebellion

8. Rebellion – evaluation
Edward and Mary
Rebellion – evaluation
Which rebellion do you think posed the most significant threat?
Collectively, do these rebellions suggest there was a ‘Mid-Tudor Crisis’ in society?

9. Edward and Mary: Economy
Mid-Tudor Economy
Somerset
Northumberland
Mary
Enclosure (p.131-2)
Inflation (p.132)
Finance (p.136)
Other issues (pp.136-7)
Trade (p.137)
Finance (p.144)
Extension – was there a Mid-Tudor crisis in relation to the economy?

10. Flipped Learning
Complete all of the revision grid for Edward and Mary Due: 23/24th January (2 weeks time)
Timeline – covers everything
Government – dart board sheet
Foreign Policy – what would you do? sheet
Religion – diagram/poster you made
Society (rebellion) – handout
Economy - Mind map
Create a flow diagram of Elizabeth’s life before becoming Queen Bullet point the most:
surprising fact about Elizabeth as a young woman
saddening fact about Elizabeth as a young woman
Due: Next Tudor lesson