elizabeth rebellions

Question 1

what was the nothern earl rebellion

Answer 1

Rising of the North of 1569, also called the Revolt of the Northern Earls or Northern Rebellion, was an unsuccessful attempt by Catholic nobles from Northern England to depose Queen Elizabeth I of England and replace her with Mary, Queen of Scots .

Question 2

causes of the nothern earl rebellion

Answer 2

• nothern earls had their power taken away by the council of the north
• Wanted a catholic monarch
• succession - Mary was seen as an alternative

Question 3

effects of the nothern earl rebellion

Answer 3

• Executed Mary Queen of Scots

Question 4

why did the nothern earl rebellion fail

Answer 4

• people of the north remained loyal to the monarch
• Rebellion failed to gain the support of Mary Queen Scots and the Pope
• Elizabeth sent troops quickly