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To What extent was the Edwardian reformation protestant? By the end of Henry VIII's reign, religion within England was stranded mid-way between the competing belief systems of Catholicism and reform. Events within Europe had begun to influence thinking within England, the war between Charles V and the Schmalkaldic League was one such of these events, with which came new influence. Edward VI was king of England and along with his protectors Somerset and Northumberland reformed …

…religious backgrounds of the two protectors to King Edward also suggest that Protestantism was the driving force of this reformation. However it is important to remember in such an argument about other possible factors which may have influenced change. Changes across Europe and conformity to secure the safety of the country may have been a reason for the switch in religious values and with ever declining state of England's economic situation, this security was vital.