Edward VI: Rebellions - Ketts and Western

Question 1

What two rebellions occured

Answer 1

Ketts
Western

1549 was the WORST YEAR IN THE TUDOR PERIOD

Question 2

Western prayer book causes

Answer 2

Religious grievances. Rebels wanted a reverse on religious change since H8.

1547 chantries act and the 1549 act of uniformity devastated the religious experience within the country.

Also because of Sheep Tax. Insensitive local officials worsened the situation

Common prayer book = ‘A christmas game’

Question 3

How was the Western Prayer book dealt with

Answer 3

Group of english troops and foreign mercenaries dealt with the rebellion. Army under Lord Russel

Question 4

Ketts Rebellion causes

Answer 4

• Hatred of insensitive government officials (Enclosure commision, yet nothing done.)
• Resentment of landowners and the Norfolk foldcourse system (right to enclose land)
• Release of frustrations

Question 5

How was Kett’s rebellion dealt with

Answer 5

1st attempt failed - army under Earl of Northampton was humiliatingly defeated

2nd attempt successful - Army under Earl of Warwick (Northumberland) Kett convicted of high treason and hanged