Essex

Question 1

what is context behind this rebellion?

Answer 1

. Elizabeth’s policy of reducing noble power, through ridding the old feudalism order, caused factional disputes at court, and Cecil favoured
. Essex’s fall from power following Ireland
.Essex’s loss on sweet wine monopoly

Question 2

what were the aims of the rebellion ?

Answer 2

. Seize the courts , the tower and city ,of london

Question 3

How much support did Essex have ?

Answer 3

. 200 men + 8 nobles and gentry ( 200 men were mostly the servants of gentry and nobles involved )
. Duke of Southampton
. does not have control of a region, like most nobles who are able to gather enough support to rebel, and at court in London and therefore does not gain loyal support - also him being away from his Wales power base

Elizabeth’s effective propaganda and government

Question 4

what is the narrative of the rebellion ?

Answer 4

.Essex gathers supporters, and put on play of Richard iii in London, expecting to gather support - London does not respond
. Privy council hears of conspiracy , and calls Essex to London, which he does not respond to
. Essex ambushed at his home, and rebellion neutralised
.

Question 5

threat?

Answer 5

. First rebellion to challenge Elizabeth within the capital , by close noble