Edward VI- rebellions Flashcards
Causes of Western Rebellion
William Body a commissioner was investigating church property and destruction of images and property
introduction of Prayer Book 1549
Use of Wills- money left to Catholic Church- showed traditional religion more of an appeal
Kent 8% protestant 1549
suffolk 27%
and only York 2 protestant wills before 1550 and one in south-west
was religion the main cause of Western Rebellion?
increase in young population 2-3 million
inflation because of enclosure
decline in living costs/ conditions
grain prices rose
shortages of jobs led to Vagrancy
rising rents by gentry
poor harvests
class disputes on sheep and cloth tax 1548-1549
Cornish independence
gentry gained with dissolution of the monasteries
where did the western Rebellion happen?
Cornwall
marched to London
when was the Prayer Book Rebellion?
1549
June
who was the leader of the Prayer Book?
Humphrey Arundel
Robert Welsh- vicar of church of St Thomas
how many articles were drafted for PRB?
2
where was the PRB situated?
at Bodmin and marched to Devon
persuaded priests to do Catholic mass and Sampford joined
laid siege to Exeter
what was the local gentry reaction to WR?
gentry lost control
Hellier attempted calm rebels was killed in Devon
Carew aggravated situation as known Protestant and servant set fire to barn
what did Somerset do?
Lord Russel a catholic member of council on 29th June wrote to Somerset to find peace and then wrote to rebels for their demands
but because of the 25 counties witnessing enclosure riots and threats from Scots was only provided small army
What was the siege fo Exeter?
20th June
* mayor worried poor would join rebels- essentially bribed poor
* wealthy citizens organised contained guard
* provided poor relief
* sold firewood cheaply
* lowered the cost of food and in some cases gave it for free
* rebels failed gain control of the capital of the south west
Lord Russel still determined find peace
what happened at Clyst St Mary
3rd August
Lord Grey arrived with forces and 6th August Exeter was freed
how was the PBR punished?
rebels were still resilient and committed even after battle where 3000 people died
Robert Welsh was hung on gallows in front of church wearing vestments
resulted in fall of Somerset as exposed his failures as Lord Protector
how significant was the Prayer book rebellion?
did not intend threaten established order
not put forward an alternative king
did not march for London
did not call for equality between class
BUT
wanted change laws
gain attention and support
pressure on MPS and government
presence of rebellions can make government and people nervous
what was the many headed monster?
misconceptions used to portray rebels as dangerous and violent and authorities as respectable upholders of the law
exaggerated fear
rebellions were not an attempt to disrupt the Great Chain of Being- accepted their status
What county was Kett’s rebellion?
East Anglia
Norwich
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