H& Rebellions and plots ai Flashcards
What were the rebellions and plots under Henry VII?
Lovell and Stafford (1486),
Lambert Simnel (1487),
Yorkshire Rebellion (1489),
Perkin Warbeck (1491-97),
Cornish Rebellion (1497),
De La Poles (1498-1506)
What were the causes of the Lovell and Stafford rebellion in 1486?
They wanted a Yorkist king.
What events occurred during the Lovell and Stafford rebellion?
Henry VII sent William Tyler to apprehend Lovell. Lovell fled to Flanders after a failed northern rebellion. The Staffords failed to start a rebellion in Worcester and fled to a church.
What were the consequences of the Lovell and Stafford rebellion?
Henry VII forcibly removed the Staffords from the church. A court case ruled that sanctuary did not apply for treason. Humphry was executed, Thomas was pardoned. A papal bull was issued to change sanctuary terms.
What were the causes of the Lambert Simnel rebellion in 1487?
They wanted a Yorkist on the throne.
What events occurred during the Lambert Simnel rebellion?
Simnel was passed off as Richard of York and later as the Earl of Warwick. He was crowned king in Ireland with support from Margaret, Duchess of Burgundy. They faced Henry VII in battle but lacked support.
What were the consequences of the Lambert Simnel rebellion?
Henry VII pardoned former rebels. Symonds was sentenced to life in prison. Simnel was given a role in the king’s kitchen and later promoted to falconer under Henry VIII. Henry VII confiscated land from supporting nobles.
What were the causes of the Yorkshire Rebellion in 1489?
A bad harvest in 1488 led to increased poverty and a tax increase to finance forces in Brittany.
What events occurred during the Yorkshire Rebellion?
Northumberland sought to reduce taxes but was murdered by his tenants after failing to help them. The Earl of Surrey quashed the rebellion.
What were the causes of the Perkin Warbeck rebellion from 1491 to 1497?
They wanted a Yorkist on the throne.
What events occurred during the Perkin Warbeck rebellion?
Warbeck gained Irish support and sought support in France and the Netherlands. He attempted to land in England but fled to Scotland after failing. He was captured after a final attempt in 1497.
What were the consequences of the Perkin Warbeck rebellion?
Warbeck was initially confined to court but attempted to escape and was executed along with the Earl of Warwick.
What were the causes of the Cornish Rebellion in 1497?
An increase in tax to fund protection of the Scottish border.
What events occurred during the Cornish Rebellion?
Approximately 15,000 people were involved. Warbeck attempted to exploit the rebellion. The rebels reached London with little opposition but were defeated by an army from Scotland.
What were the consequences of the Cornish Rebellion?
It raised questions about the crown’s security due to the rebels’ advance with little resistance.
What were the causes of the De La Poles rebellion from 1498 to 1506?
They wanted a Yorkist on the throne.
What events occurred during the De La Poles rebellion?
Edmund de la Pole fled to Flanders in 1498, returned briefly, and fled again in 1501. He gained support from Margaret of Burgundy but was returned to England due to the Treaty of Windsor.
What were the consequences of the De La Poles rebellion?
Suffolk was imprisoned in the Tower of London. Rebel leaders were executed. Henry VII eased Anglo-Scottish tensions.
