elizabethan england - threats at home Flashcards
what year was the rebellion of the northern earls?
1569
when Elizabeth came to the throne, what did she do to limit their power?
she put southern lords in charge of some of their land
what religion were the northern earls?
they were strong catholics
in 1569, who started to gather their forces?
Charles neville (6th earl of westmorland) and Thomas Percy (7th earl of northumberland)
in november, they ( and over 4,500 men ) rode into the fortress city of Durham and did what?
they stormed the cathedral and destroyed the english bible and protestant communion table.
why did most of the rebels retreated?
they heard that the earl of sussex and several thousand troops were marching north.
what happened to over 800 prisoner rebels?
they got executed in a warning to other potential rebels?
the earls fled to scotland. truth or false?
true!
what year did northumberland got captured and handed back to the english?
in 1572
reasons why the northern earls rebellion failed?
- Elizabeth was a popular ruler
- there was poor planning and leadership
- there was a lack of foreign support for the rebels
- Elizabeth acted decisively and with force
why weren’t catholics happy with elizabeth?
they enjoyed freedom under Queen Mary, but now being asked to change and deny their beliefs when under Queen Elizabeth.
what did the Catholic do when there freedom was taken?
many couldn’t make the new compromise so they left to live in exile.
what year was the act of uniformity?
1559
what ear was the act to retain the queens subjects in their due to obedience?
1581
what was the act of uniformity
those who refused to attend church were forced to pay a fine of a shilling a week for not attending church on sunday or holy days
