Economic Changes & Rebellions Under Mary I

Question 1

What factors helped to increase inflation during Mary’s reign?

Answer 1

1. Rapid increase in population.
2. Impact of debasement of coinage.
3. Harvest failures in 1555 and 1556.
4. Impact of the ‘sweating sickness’ that came about in 1557-8.

Question 2

The Court of Exchequer took over which two courts?

Answer 2

The Court of First Fruit and Tenths

The Court of Argumentations

Question 3

When did Wyatt’s rebellion occur?

Answer 3

January 1554

Question 4

What were the main motives behind Wyatt’s rebellion?

Answer 4

• Xenophobia, dislike of foreigners and the royal marriage.
• Religious grievances, Wyatt was a protestant who excelled during Edward’s reign.
• Decline in the local cloth industry may have promoted some poorer rebels.
• Attracted members of the gentry who had lost office.

Question 5

How big was Wyatt’s force?

Answer 5

Around 3,000 men

Question 6

What was the implicit objective of Wyatt’s rebellion?

Answer 6

Getting rid of Mary and replacing her with the Protestant Elizabeth

Question 7

The involvement of Jane Grey’s father led to what?

Answer 7

Her execution in 1554

Question 8

Why was the rebellion significant?

Answer 8

It shows that Protestants could not be ignored.

It demonstrated the hatred of Mary’s marriage to Philip and foreigners.

It led to Lady Jane Grey’s execution, and Elizabeth being confined to the tower - Mary clearly saw it as a threat.

Question 9

When did Wyatt surrender?

Answer 9

7 February 1554