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After King Henry VIII died in 1547, the English throne was held by two of his children in quick succession before the long reign of Elizabeth I. Which of the following correctly lists these two monarchs in the order they ascended to the throne?

  1. Edward VI and then Mary IAnswer
  2. B
    Mary I and then Elizabeth I
  3. C
    Edward VI and then Elizabeth I
  4. D
    Mary I and then Edward VI

Answer

The correct order of succession following Henry VIII was Edward VI followed by Mary I.
The correct answer reflects the historical timeline where Edward VI (a Protestant) ruled from 1547 until 1553, followed immediately by Mary I (a Catholic) who ruled until 1558. This sequence is a fundamental part of Tudor history and the religious shifts in England.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the immediate successor to King Henry VIII in 1547.
Edward VI, Henry's only surviving son, ascended the throne at the age of nine.
According to the line of succession at the time, the male heir took precedence regardless of age.
2
Identify the monarch who succeeded Edward VI after his death in 1553.
Mary I, the eldest daughter of Henry VIII, became Queen after a brief succession dispute.
Edward VI died without an heir, leading to his half-sister Mary I taking the throne to restore the Catholic faith.

Key Concept

Tudor Succession Line
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