Frequency And Nature - Size, Frequency And Duration Flashcards
1
Q
How big was the Cornish rising in support?
A
15,000
2
Q
How big was the pilgrimage of grace in support?
A
40,000
3
Q
How big was the Amicable Grant in support?
A
10,000
4
Q
How big was ketts Rebellion in support?
A
15,000
5
Q
How big was Wyatt’s rebellion in support?
A
5,000
6
Q
How big was the northern earls rebellion in support?
A
5,000
7
Q
How big was Essex’s rebellion in support?
A
300
8
Q
Why did the support for rebellions decline?
A
- Failure- people saw that rebellions achieved nothing
- Social groups that often led rebellions were incorporated into the state through poor law administrators
- Later rebellions were noble led and lacked popular support
9
Q
What were the 2 periods where rebellions were most frequent?
A
- Under Henry VII, as he had obtained the throne through force
- There were alternative claimants that foreign powers would be wiling to fun
-The mid tudor period of 1536-54 - the crown was weak due to religious turmoil and rule from a minor and a female
10
Q
Why did the frequency of rebellions decline under Elizabeth?
A
- The tudors were more secure and removed rivals
- The Elizabethan church settlement removed religious tensions
- Social and economic problems peaked in the 1540s
- The role of the JPs and Lord Lieutenants was developed under Mary and Elizabeth and helped to deal with issues
- The gentry were less willing to lead rebellions
- Parliament and law courts were used more frequently to resolve disputes
11
Q
How did duration fluctuate?
A
- Rebellions further away form London lasted longer because of the time taken to raise and send a force
- Rebellions in the north and southwest lasted longer
- Government underestimation resulted in a longer time to suppress
- Rebellions near or in London lasted a short time
