Edward VI - Kett's Rebellion of 1549 Flashcards
Name four triggers for the Kett’s Rebellion of 1549
- Enclosure riot took place in Norfolk town of Attleborough
- Flowerdew was in dispute with locals over an abbey he was pulling down
- Kett rallied the unrest, either out of guilt or frustration on fringes of gentry
- Flowerdew attempted to turn protesters against Kett but failed
What date did the Rebellion begin?
8th July 1549
What county did the Rebellion take place in?
Norfolk
Who was the leader of the Rebellion?
Robert Kett
Name some of the articles produced by the rebels?
- Both religious and economic issues
- Demanded better educated and resident clergy
What major industry collapsed in Norwich which fuelled the Rebellion?
Textile industry
How many participated in the Kett’s Rebellion?
16,000
Where did the rebels set up camp?
Mousehold Heath
When and how was there a massacre of the rebels?
Dussindale just outside Norwich, courtesy of Earl of Warwick
How did the gentry react?
- Size and speed of the rebellion paralysed almost all authorities
- Norwich attempted to maintain peace and failed
- Sheriff failed to disperse crowds
How did the Government react?
- July 21st: Herald offered pardon to those who dispersed
- Promised to prohibit landlords controlling agriculture, reduce wool price by 1/3. Kett refused and Heral retreated
Who was defeated by and fled from the rebels?
Marquis of Northampton
How many did Warwick bring to fight?
12,000
How many rebels were killed?
3,000
How many rebels were hanged?
49
