Edward VI - Rebellions Flashcards
When was the Western rebellion?
1549
Why did the Western rebellion start?
It started as a result of Somerset trying to force all parishes to use the new prayer book of 1549 and this was a shift towards Protestantism.
Who was the Western rebellion led by?
It was led by two Catholic landowners, sir Humphrey Arundell of Helland and John Winslade of Tregarrick.
Who did Somerset send to crush the Western rebellion?
He sent Lord Privy Seal, Lord Russell, to crush the rebellion. He annihilated the rebel forces and 4,000 of them died.
When was the Kett rebellion?
1549
What was the cause of the Kett rebellion?
It started as an anti-enclosure protest but grew into a larger protest led by Robert Kett.
By July 1549 how many rebels did the Kett rebellion have?
16,000
How was the Kett rebellion resolved?
Earl of Warwick defeated the rebels and Kett along with 48 rebels were hanged.
