Causation- Faction

Question 1

What rebellions were caused by faction in Henry VII’s reign?

Answer 1

Lovell and Stafford- leftover from Bosworth

Question 2

What rebellions were caused by faction in Henry VIII’s reign and how?

Answer 2

The Amicable Grant 1525- those who opposed Wolsey made little effort to collect the tax and stirred up further unrest
The pilgrimage of grace 1536- aragonese faction wanted to regain influence

Question 3

What rebellions were caused by faction during Mary’s reign and how?

Answer 3

Lady Jane Grey coup 1553- preventing Mary’s succession would preserve the influence of Northumberland’s supporters
Wyatt’s rebellion 1554- fear of losing influence in court under Mary

Question 4

What rebellions were caused by faction in Elizabeth’s reign and how?

Answer 4

The Northern earls 1569- Northumberland and Westmorland were both losing influence at court as the Cecil faction dominated
The earl of Essex 1601- Essex was banned from a Cecil dominated court, his position was in decline and believed that a demonstration would gain enough support to restore his influence