Edward VI Flashcards
When was Kett’s Rebellion?
1549
Give 3 reasons for Kett’s rebellion.
Enclosures Rack renting Landlord Abuse Engrossing Increased population
Name three Commonwealth men.
Earl of Somerset
Hugh Latimer, Bishop of Worcester
John Hales, government official
What did the Commonwealth men believe in?
It was their Christian duty to look after the less fortunate.
How much did the population increase between 1525 and 1551?
2.3 million to 3 million.
How did the king try to tackle the increasing homelessness?
Vagrancy Act in 1547.
3 strike system. If you were caught homeless 3 times they kill you.
What years did England experience poor harvests?
1545 and 1549.
How did the Wool market boom impact tenants?
Landlords used their tenants land to farm sheep and benefit from this. They increased their rents as well.
What was debasement?
Melting down gold and silver coins then mixing them with less expensive metals.
Why was debasement used and what did it cause?
Used to help meet the costs of the war against France and Scotland.
It caused prices to rise as now people saw their currency as less valuable.
How did Duke of Somerset try to deal with enclosure abuse?
Introduced a tax on sheep in 1549.
Issued commissions into enclosures in 1548.
Ploughed up enclosures in the Duke of Norfolk’s estates.
What was DoS’s nickname?
The Good Duke.
Why weren’t the Nobility prepared for Kett’s rebellion?
Many gentry and nobility had been called to Windsor Castle on 1st July 1949.
Left no one to halt the rebellion before it could develop.
How was Norwich’s wealth distribution an example of Landlord abuse?
6% of Norwich population owned 60% of its wealth.
This would be from Landlords abusing enclosures etc. to increase their income.
How big was Kett’s rebellion at its peak?
16,000
