11.5 Later years - Unrest - Oxfordshire Rising Flashcards
UNREST IN ENGLAND
UNREST IN ENGLAND
When was the government forced to abandon its attempts to collect ship money?
1596
Where was there a mutiny in 1602?
Gloucester
In what county was there a food riot in 1595?
Kent
When was the goose fair cancelled?
1593
When was the Oxfordshire rising?
November 1596
How many men participated in the Oxfordshire rising?
5
What were some of the professions of the men who were part of the Oxfordshire rising in November 1596?
Carpenter, mason, miller
What was the Oxfordshire rising supposedly a protest against?
Enclosures
What was the plan of the Oxfordshire rising?
- Throw down on local enclosures
- Attack Norris’ headquarters and seize guns
- March on London with malcontented apprentices
How old were the ringleaders in the Oxfordshire rising?
Late twenties
How many of the men actually marched on London?
1
What was the main reason for the Oxfordshire Rising?
Economic problems
What happened to the 5 ringleaders?
They were taken to London and charged with treason
How many of the 5 ringleaders were executed?
2 executed
