Frequency and Nature - Differences between rebellions in England and Ireland

Question 1

How did English and Irish rebellion differ in their duration and scale?

Answer 1

Irish rebellions lasted much longer due to their distance and the tactics of the rebels

Question 2

How did English and Irish rebellion differ in their loyalty to the monarch?

Answer 2

-Kildare backed simnel then swore allegiance to Henry VII

Question 3

How did English and Irish rebellion differ in their support?

Answer 3

No popular rebellions in Ireland, all the rebellions were led by clan chiefs

Question 4

How did English and Irish rebellion differ in their causes?

Answer 4

Three major causes of Irish rebellions were:

• Imposition of direct rule from London
• The growing influence of English families
• Religious changes