Frequency and Nature - Objectives

Question 1

What were the three main objectives that Tudor rebellions usually held?

Answer 1

• To remove the monarch
• Force a change in government policy
• To remove English rule in Ireland and gain independence

Question 2

What rebellions had dynastic objectives besides removing the monarch?

Answer 2

Wyatt- wanted to stop the marriage between Mary and Phillip of Spain
The Northern Earls- Who wanted to force Elizabeth to name Mary, Queen of Scots as heir
Essex- Wanted to remove the Cecil faction and put James VI in the succession