A. Authoritarian Tendencies

Seymour’s protectorate showed signs of dictatorial rule, as he sidelined the Regency Council and pursued personal agendas.

B. Hesitation and Poor Judgment

Historians note Seymour’s indecisiveness and failure to act decisively on critical issues, including:

• Delays in addressing rebellions
   

• Inconsistent enforcement of religious policy
   

This ambivalence weakened his position and emboldened opponents.

 Challenges and Opposition

A. Political Rivals

Powerful nobles, including John Dudley, Earl of Warwick (later Duke of Northumberland), opposed Seymour’s dominance. Dudley gradually undermined Seymour’s authority through court intrigue.

B. Popular Unrest: The Prayer Book Rebellion and Kett’s Rebellion

Widespread rebellions erupted in 1549:

• The Prayer Book Rebellion in Devon and Cornwall protested religious changes.
   

• Kett’s Rebellion in Norfolk focused on social grievances like enclosure.
   

• Seymour’s responses were slow and militarily ineffective, damaging his reputation. shutdown123