Henry VII - Society and Social Discontent , Cornish Rebellion

Question 1

When was the Cornish Rebellion?

Answer 1

1497

Question 2

Why did Henry vii impose a tax in January of 1497?

Answer 2

Henry was planning to go to war with James IV and Perkin Warbeck.

Question 3

Why were the Cornish furious with the tax?

Answer 3

Cornwall is in the south and the cornish felt that they shouldn’t have to pay for a war which would have no effect on them. Furthermore, there was already tension in Cornwall - complaints about high taxes and high cost of living.

Question 4

What happened during the Cornish rebellion of 1497?

Answer 4

1. Rebels set out from Bodmin in May of 1497.
2. They march east and gain their leader, the disgraced Lord Audley.
3. By June 16th the rebels reach the outskirts of London and camp on Blackheath.

Question 5

How many were involved in the Cornish Rebellion?

Answer 5

15,000

Question 6

How did Henry respond to the Cornish Rebellion?

Answer 6

He sent an army led by Lord Daubeney from the north to London. They fought the rebels.

Question 7

How many died in the Cornish Rebellion?

Answer 7

1,000

Question 8

What happened to the leaders of the Cornish Rebellion?

Answer 8

They were executed

Question 9

What was the significance of the Cornish Rebellion?

Answer 9

1. The rebels had managed to march from Bodmin to London (approx.230 miles) without opposition.
2. The rebellion hardly threatened Henry’s position but showed the fragility of the political and social structure of England.

Question 10

How did the second Cornish Rebellion involve Warbeck?

Answer 10

• Warbeck had seen the potential of the first Cornish Rebellion.
• He promised to lower taxes and was welcomed in Cornwall.
• Warbeck and 6000 men invaded Exeter.
• Upon Hearing that Henry’s army was on their way he deserted and was captured.