Cornish Rebellion 1497 Flashcards
1
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Causes
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- need for revenue to finance campaign against Scotland as fear of invasion
- jan 1497 parliament voted for heavy tax to finance this
- Cornish rebels felt it was unfair and refused as invasion threat not relevant to them
2
Q
Effects/results of the rebellion
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- posed greater effect of stability of Henry’s rule
- henry needed to withdraw Lord Daubney and his troops from defending the Scottish border
- made henry realise he could not afford expensive war with Scotland
3
Q
Overall summary
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15k rebels involved
Economically caused
Lower class mainly
Main leaders executed including Lord Audley
Rebels marched on London but halted at Blackheath
