causes of the unrest 1547 to 1558 Flashcards
What period does the unrest from 1547 to 1558 encompass?
The period from the death of Henry VIII in 1547 to the death of Mary Tudor in 1558
What were some underlying causes of social and economic unrest during this period?
- Population growth
- Rising prices
- Poor harvests
- Increasing poverty
- Enclosure
What political struggles occurred following the death of Edward VI in 1553?
Northumberland attempted to retain power by placing Lady Jane Grey on the throne
What role did factional conflict play during Mary Tudor’s reign?
Councillors attempted to dissuade Mary from marrying Philip of Spain, fearing loss of influence
What rebellion was encouraged by fears of losing influence to Spaniards?
Wyatt’s rebellion of 1554
What religious changes contributed to unrest during this period?
Religious uncertainty caused by changes under Henry VIII
What was a significant trigger for Kett’s rebellion in 1549?
The issue of enclosure and the destruction of images
What was the primary complaint of the Western rebels in the Prayer Book rebellion of 1549?
The abolition of traditional religious practices
What was the outcome of the Enclosure Commission established by Somerset?
It convinced many peasants that Somerset was sympathetic to their cause
What was the nature of the demands from Kett’s rebels?
Further movement towards Protestantism rather than its abandonment
How did the accession of Edward VI influence government conflicts?
It increased factional conflicts within government due to his minority status
What was the result of Somerset’s power struggle in 1549?
Somerset was removed from power by a coup and Northumberland succeeded him
What happened to Somerset after his attempt to regain influence?
He was executed in 1552
Fill in the blank: The introduction of a new Prayer Book in ______ led to the Western or Prayer Book rebellion.
[1549]
True or False: The unrest during 1547-58 was solely caused by social and economic problems.
False
