7 - wyatt's rebellion

Question 1

non-religious causes of the Wyatt rebellion

Answer 1

• Mary’s marriage
• hatred & fear of foreigners dominating
• fears of England being dragged into wars

Question 2

religious causes of the Wyatt rebellion

Answer 2

• leaders all had Protestant sympathies
• area around Maidstone where he gained most support = Protestant
• Wyatt received advice from deprived Protestant Bishop of Winchester
• rebels attacked property of the newly restored Catholic Bishop of Winchester
• no prominent member of the plot = Catholic

Question 3

Wyatt Rebellion (1554)

Answer 3

• tried to marry Edward Courtenay to Elizabeth, but he revealed plotting
• rebels forced to act early
• only Kent attacked (instead of four-pronged attack planned)
• raised 3000 men & laid siege to Cooling Castle (instead of straight to London)
• gave Mary time to rally forces
• Mary’s speech at Guildhall brought rebellion to an end

Question 4

When was the Wyatt Rebellion?

Answer 4

1554

Question 5

Sir Thomas Wyatt

Answer 5

• had been a loyal supporter of the Tudors, & supported Mary agst Lady Jane Grey
• feared he’d lose his position & influence with the arrival of foreigners

Question 6

Why was the Wyatt rebellion such a threat to Mary?

Answer 6

• troops sent by Mary to deal with Wyatt changed sides
• many waited to see what would happen & didn’t initially support Mary
• rising had been close to London

Question 7

aftermath of the Wyatt rebellion

Answer 7

• lack of punishment (more punishment might lead to more unrest)
• Elizabeth & Courtenay survived
• speech at Guildhall flattered supporters & saved her
• failure made people realise the rebellion was futile & strengthened the regime