Edward VI - To What Extent were Rebellions a Threat? Flashcards
How effective was the Kett’s Rebellion leadership?
Very dangerous - Kett was a strong leader despite not having too great an impact. It was self-governed and very organised
Were the Kett’s rebels a threat to the monarch?
Not dangerous - The Rebellion supported the religious changes at the time. Threat was limited as there was no intention to march to London or overthrow Edward
How widespread was Kett’s support in England?
Fairly dangerous - very widespread and Kett gained 16,000. Support all over country but Privy Council provided strong voice of opposition
Did the Kett’s rebels have a realistic plan?
Fairly dangerous - Government was weakened by other affairs and rebels were well established. However plan was relatively passive.
How effective was foreign support for Kett’s?
Fairly dangerous (indirectly) as there was no foreign support. However preoccupations with foreign countries such as Scotland did leave government preoccupied.
Was there a weak or slow Government reaction for Kett’s?
Very dangerous - Government reaction was weak and slow. Rebels enabled to establish their own government and initial reaction was passive (pardons and Northumberland)
How effective was the Western Rebellion leadership?
Very dangerous - Arundell was a strong leader and good tactician. He was organised and divided the rebels into military groups
Were the Western rebels a threat to the monarch?
Not Dangerous - The main goals were to force the Government into reversing religious reforms. There was no plan to overthrow the monarchy.
How widespread was Western support in England?
Fairly dangerous - By June, the rebellion had increased to 6,000 people and was dangerous. Nonetheless, support was largely localised to the west and lacked nationwide support.
Did the Western rebels have a realistic plan?
Fairly dangerous - whilst the rebellion was well-thought-out and effective, they had no realistic chance of bringing back Catholicism as this was the opposite of Government goals at the time.
How effective was foreign support for Western?
Not Dangerous - There was no foreign support as almost all support was gathered from the West Country. In fact, Italian mercenaries were sued against them.
Was there a weak or slow Government reaction for Western?
Fairly dangerous - Reaction time was slow due to preoccupation with religious reforms, foreign matters and economic issues. However eventually the uprising was comprehensively crushed.
