7. Social Discontent and Rebellions Flashcards
When was the Northern Rebellion?
1569.
It was the most significant rebellion during the reign of Elizabeth.
What were the main causes of the Northern Rebellion?
It had little to do with the social and economic aspirations of the poor.
Religious dedication among leaders and participants.
The rebel leaders also had political motives.
They felt dishonoured by being displaced from their traditional role of controlling northern government.
How did Mary Queen of Scots become involved in the Northern Rebellion?
It was proposed that Norfolk should marry Mary, Queen of Scots who could be restored to the Scottish throne.
Elizabeth’s discovery of this resulted in a forceful response.
When did the Northern rebels march on Durham?
9th November
When did the Northern rebels seize Durham?
14th November
They heard mass in the cathedral, indicating the Catholic character of the rebellion.
They then moved to York but made no attempt to capture the area.
How was the Northern Rebellion quashed?
When Crown forces started travelling North, the rebels disbanded and fled into Scotland.
Who tried to reignite the northern rebellion?
In January 1570, Northumberland’s cousin restarted the rebellion in Cumberland.
However, this was heavily defeated by Royal forces.
What were the reasons for the northern rebellion failing?
Disorganisation of the rebel forces and lack of clarity of their objectives.
Poor leadership.
Lack of expected foreign support.
Decisive action by the authorities.
What was the overall significance of the rebellion?
Revealed the government’s lack of comprehension of issues in the north.
Demonstrated the ruthlessness of the government (mass executions of the rebels were carried out).
The rebellion was geographically limited and gained little support.
There was little enthusiasm to get rid of Elizabeth as there was no consensus on who would replace her.
