4. rebellions Flashcards
What primary industry in southern and eastern England take part in
Mixed agriculture
What primary industry did western parts of England take part in
Sheep and cattle farming
We’re living conditions considered good at the time and why?
Yes - real wages increased or remained static and there were few serious harvest failures to earlier periods in medieval history
What did Guy claim?
Tudor englands greatest achievement was its ability to feed itsself” and there was little discontent and the two rebellions were caused by taxes
When was the Yorkshire rebellion
1489
When was the Cornish rebellion
1497
Why was the Yorkshire rebellion triggered and who was murdered
Granted tax for the invasion of Brittany in 1489 - demonstrates weakness of Henrys hold on the country, the resentment from southern government but also the unpopularity of taxation. Earl of Northumberland
Why was the Cornish rebellion triggered
Opposition to taxes being collected to finance a campaign against Scotland
Why was the Cornish rebellion a threat to Henry
(15,000 people). Warbeck attempt to take advantage of it and the rebels made it all the way to London before being stopped - demonstrating how weak he was even after 12 years after the throne
Whose army was withdrawn from Scottish border to crush the cornish rebellion and with Henry changing his policies to seek better relations led to what treaty
Lord Daunbeneys arms
Treaty of perpetual peace
