Henry VII Rebellions Flashcards
1
Q
What were the two rebellions under Henry VII?
A
- Yorkshire Rebellion 1489
- Cornish Rebellion 1497
2
Q
When was the Yorkshire rebellion? (YEAR)
A
1489
3
Q
What was the cause of the Yorkshire rebellion?
A
Extraordinary revenue to fund wars against Brittany & France. Northerners didn’t want to be taxed by Southerners, and Yorkists didn’t want to be taxed by Henry VII.
4
Q
When was the Cornish rebellion? (YEAR)
A
1497
5
Q
What was the cause of the Cornish rebellion?
A
Extraordinary revenue to fund wars with Scotland + it was a generally poor area
6
Q
How many people were involved in the Cornish rebellion?
A
15,000
7
Q
Why was the Cornish rebellion significant? (4 ANSWERS)
A
-15,000 people
-Perkin Warbeck took advantage of it
-Made it to London
-Forced Henry to withdraw from Scotland
