Henry vii rebellions Flashcards
1
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when was the yorkshire rebellion
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1489
2
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when was the cornish rebellion
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1497
3
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causes of yorkshire rebellion
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resentment at increased taxes to fund war campaign in Britanny
still unhappy at lancashire king
4
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events of yorkshire rebellion
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sparse details but Earl of Northumberland was murdered
5
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causes of cornish rebellion
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triggered by increased taxes to fund campaign against Scotland
6
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events of cornish rebellion
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much greater threat
15,000 estimated to be involved
rebels marched to London, only stopped at blackheath
henry forced to remove men from Scottish border
leaders punished, masses treated leniently