Duration

Question 1

What happened in the spring and summer of 1549?

Answer 1

27 counties reported major riots but the protests lasted for only a few days and were dealt with before they escalated out of control

Question 1

What was the case in Ireland?

Answer 1

Rebellions could run for many years before being suppressed

Question 2

What was the impact of distance from the seat of government and why was this important for Ireland?

Answer 2

The greater the distance from the seat of government, the more troublesome the area and the longer a rebellion tended to last

Dublin had to wait for instructions from London before measures could be put in place, and the financial and military resources were rarely equal to the task of defeating a rebellion

Question 3

What was the case for disturbances in the southwest and the north?

Answer 3

Disturbances might last for a few months due to slow and erratic commiunications impeding the ability of the government to act decisively, and local magnates failures

Question 4

Why did POG, Western, and Kett’s take a long time to suppress?

Answer 4

Governments underestimated their seriousness

Failed to make them a priority

Question 5

What was the case for London rebellions and give an example?

Answer 5

London’s rebellions lasted a short period because rebels needed to strike quickly

Wyatt’s rebellion lasted for eighteen days but only one day was spent trying to enter London