Cornish rebellion

Question 1

When did the Cornish rebellion occur?

Answer 1

1497

Question 2

How long did the Cornish rebellion last?

Answer 2

About 3 months

Question 3

Where did the Cornish rebellion take place?

Answer 3

Cornwall, marching towards London

Question 4

Who led the Cornish rebellion?

Answer 4

-Michael an Gof
-Thomas Flamank
-Lord Audley

Question 5

What were the main causes of the Cornish rebellion?

Answer 5

Similar to Yorkshire rebellion, collection of subsidy for war vs Scotland which is nowhere near Cornwall.

Question 6

What were the other causes of the Cornish rebellion?

Answer 6

New regulations on tin mining

Question 7

How threatening was the Cornish rebellion?

Answer 7

Moderately threatening
-Marched to London with 15,00 people
-Had a severe lack of military experience

Question 8

Why did the Cornish rebellion fail?

Answer 8

-Lack of support outside of Cornwall
-Poorly equipped, lack of weapons

Question 9

What are the Key figures of the Cornish rebellion?

Answer 9

-Rebel force was twice size of initial royal army (but much less well trained)
-Henry raised £15,000 in fines from Cornwall and the counties along the rebel route as punishment.