Henry VI Rebellions Flashcards
When did Cades rebellion start
April 1450
How did Cades rebellion start
triggered by the murder of Duke Suffolk
Why was the Duke of Suffolk killed
always blame the bad advisors instead of the king
The losses in France and Taxes were unfair
Who is Cade
by the Jack cade who real name is John Mortimer
Where did this rebellion come from
Kent
Who left London when Cades rebellion stormed London
Henry VI and left his wife to kick the rebellion out of the city
Why did Duke of York was suspected to be part of this revolution
his mother’s maiden name links to Mortimer
What happened to the rebellion after taking control of London
The queen and London’s people kicked the rebels out and then Cade was hunted and killed, and his head was placed on a pike in London
what is a coup
another word for rebellion to seizure the power from the government or leader
The duke of York started a coup for what reason?
To discuss about how the Duke of Somerset was abusing the kings power.
When and where did the coup happen
Dartford, 1452
who supported York and supported the king
York= Earl of Devon and lord Cobham
King= Buckingham, Sailsbury and Warwick
Why couldn’t York get any support
London and Kent didn’t want another Cade rebellion, and lack of favour with the nobles
Why was the king prepared to face York
York sending letters to support his army gave the King time to assemble a big army
What happened after Yorks demands were questioned
he was forced allegiance to the king, had to promise never to resort to violence and never come near the king for a few months.
