1.8 Rebellions Flashcards
1
Q
What is a popular rebellion?
A
- Led by commoners
2
Q
When was Yorkshire rebellion?
A
1489
3
Q
Causes of Yorkshire Rebellion
A
- Due to Henry wanting to aid Brittany he needed £100,000 however led to resentment
- Badly received as bad harvest and neighbouring counties didn’t have to pay
4
Q
Key Events of the Yorkshire Rebellion
A
- Northumberland put their case to the King however he refused and as a result murdered
- Earl of Surrey defeated the rebels
- King travelled north to resolve the issue however did not raise enough finance
5
Q
Response to Yorkshire Rebellion
A
- Appointed Earl of Surrey to represent area
- No more trouble as Northumberland wasn’t best liked due to him supporting the tax
6
Q
When was the Cornish Rebellion?
A
1497
7
Q
Causes of the Cornish Rebellion
A
- Jan 1497 a tax was introduced to fund expedition to the North
- Cornish saw the threat as having no effect on them so refused the tax
8
Q
Events of the Cornish Rebellion
A
- In May they marched through western counties
- Leader was Lord Audley
- June 16th - 15,000 members reached London
- Henry diverted troops from north to London
9
Q
Outcome of Cornish Rebellion
A
- 1,000 rebels killed
- Audley and local leaders executed
- Made him realise he needed to form alliance with Scotland as they wouldn’t be able to defend
- No real threat to throne
10
Q
How many members of the Cornish rebellion reached London?
A
15,000
11
Q
How many rebels were killed in the Cornish rebellion?
A
1,000
