Essex rebellion Flashcards
1
Q
background
A
had been a loyal subject
sweet wine monopoly
rivalry with robert cecil
attacked the spanish port of cadiz pleasing the court
2
Q
causes of the rebellion
A
after victory cagainst spanish he had argument with queen, he turned his back, she hit him, he nearly drew his sword
placed under house arrest
sent to ireland to deal with rebellion and failed to defeat them but instead agreed to make a truce with them
rushed straight to the queen chambers to catch her with no wig
lost his monopoly
3
Q
rebellion
A
took 4 privy council members hostage
200 supporters
called a traitor
supporters fled
arrested
4
Q
consequences
A
killed for treason
named other rebels
made clear elizabeth would not tolerate challenges
