English Soceity - End Of 15th Century

Question 1

What did the nobles dominate?

Answer 1

Land ownership

Question 2

How did H control the nobility?

Answer 2

Bonds and recognisances

Question 3

What happened in the Yorkshire rebellion? 1489

Answer 3

• began from resentment of taxation granted by April in order to finance an army for the Brittany campaign
• earl off Northumberland was murdered by his tenants when his retainers deserted him

Question 4

What happened in the Cornish rebellion? 1497

Answer 4

• arose from the need to finance the campaign against Scotland
• mob protested against the taxation, blaming the king and ministers such as Morton and bray
• large numbers involved - 15,0000 estimated
• a march on London reached Blackheath - H’s control over the countryside was questioned