1.8) Cade's Rebellion, its Causes and Consequences Flashcards
Where did Cade’s Rebellion begin?
Kent
When did Cade’s Rebellion take place?
Between May and July of 1450
Who led Cade’s Rebellion?
Jack Cade, using the name John Mortimer
Why did Jack Cade use the name John Mortimer?
Mortimer was the family name of the Duke of York’s mother
When did Cade’s army reach Blackheath?
1st June
What was the composition of Cade’s army at Blackheath?
-1 knight
-5 parsons
-a mayor
-100 members of the gentry
-Totalled around 46,000
How many members of the gentry were in Cade’s army?
100
How large was Cade’s army at Blackheath?
46,000
When month did Cade’s Rebellion begin?
May
What month did Cade’s Rebellion end?
July
What counties did Cade’s army come from?
-Kent
-Sussex
-Essex
-Surrey
What was the main cause of Cade’s Rebellion?
Kentish people feared that they would be blamed for the death of the Duke of Suffolk, as his body was left on a beach in Kent
What were other causes for Cade’s Rebllion?
-High taxes because of the king poorly handing out patronage
-Unfair justice system
-Nobles in high positions had kept their positions despite poor governing and losses in France (e.g Duke of Somerset)
