edward economy and rebellions Flashcards
Problems Somerset faced in economy 4
inflation
enclosure
taxation
harvest failure
how much money did Somerset’s debasement make? why did he continue debasement? but what was the problem with this?
500,000
finance war with Scotland
increased inflammatory pressures
When was there a poor harvest?
1548
Who’s writings influenced Somerset?
What 2 things did Somerset do to combat enclosure and what were the effects of each?
Somerset influenced by the writings of John Hales who argued that enclosure was the root cause of England’s social and economic problems.
Proclamation against enclosure- annoyed landowners
Sheep tax- created financial pressure on small farmers who relied on sheep for subsistence
Western Rebellion date where? prompted by? what were their demands? rebellion was also provoked by? Suppression of rebellion?
1549
Devon and Cornwall
religious grievances- book of common prayer. ‘Prayer book rebellion.’
demanded mass in Latin and images put up
sheep tax implemented by insensitive government officials
Appoineted Lord Russel- forces included foreign mercenaries to defeat the rebels at Stamford Courtenay near Exeter.
Ketts Rebellion specific grievances 3: GO NF Ho what did they want? suppression
the government to act on promise of reform and proclamation against enclosure
hatred of local government officials
resentment of abuse by landowners of the Norfolk foldcourse system
pent up frustrations about the maladministration of the Howards
Northampton fails to suppress rebellion- Earl od Northumberland sent to deal with rebels. Brutal suppression and Kett convicted of high trason and hanged.
Northumberland Economy:
-ended war with Scotland
-£133,333 as French payment for the return of Boulogne
-melt down of church plate into bullion
commission produced a detailed analysis of the shortcomings of finances and administration
