Impact on Tudor gov - Government tactics

Question 1

How did tudor governments buy time against unrest?

Answer 1

They attempted to negotiate while increasing their own forces

Question 2

How did tudor governments use propaganda?

Answer 2

• Rebels told they were acting against the great chain of being
• Cranmers homily on obedience

Question 3

How did tudor governments use pardons?

Answer 3

The government issued pardons if rebels dispersed

Question 4

How did tudor governments use pre-emptive action?

Answer 4

• Simnel- Clergy read a papal bull that excommunicated the rebels, real Earl of Warwich paraded
• Warbeck- Pressure put onto foreign powers and Stanley executed for supporting Warbeck

Question 5

What were the negatives of using Force?

Answer 5

It took a long time to raise troops
Troops could cause trouble if they weren’t paid
Nobles often weren’t able to raise as many troops as the rebels