Extent of threat posed by rebellion Flashcards
How many rebels were in Mousehold camp
16,000
What did Ketts rebellion force Somerset to do
divide his forces in order to deal with extensive rebellions at opposite ends of the country
`What happened as a result of Somerset splitting forces
More time for rebels to strengthen their defences and organise themselves
How were the rebels able to sustain themselves for 6 weeks?
they were well organised
What did the success of the rebels governing themselves mean
how resented the traditional gentry had become
How was the treatment of the captured Gentry by the rebels
Rough. Showing that traditional respect for the authority of social superiors was decreasing
What happened on 8 August
France declared war on England, putting government under greater strain
What did the ferocity of Warwick and his army show
That the government had been seriously shaken and needed to make an example out of defeating them.
