Impact on tudor gov - Impact of rebellion on government

Question 1

How did the governments response to dynastic rebellion change over time?

Answer 1

Henry VII acted cautiously towards many rebels because of his weak position and claim to the throne, however Elizabeth was able to be ruthless

Question 2

How did rebellion impact crown servants?

Answer 2

• Cornish rebels attacked John Morton and Reginald Bray
• Amicable grant- Attacked Wolsey
• PoG- Attacked Thomas Cromwell, Thomas Cranmer and Richard Rich
• Northern Earls- Attacked William Cecil
• Essex- Attacked Robert Cecil

Question 3

How did rebellion impact foreign policy during Henry VII’s reign?

Answer 3

• Yorkshire rising- Occurred as a result of Henry preparing to go to war with France
• Warbeck- Impacted Henry’s relations with Burgundy
• Cornish rebellion impacted preparations to attack Scotland

Question 4

How did rebellion impact foreign policy during Henry VIII’s reign?

Answer 4

-Failure of the Amicable Grant resulted in abandoning an invasion of France

Question 5

How did rebellion impact foreign policy during Edward VI’s reign

Answer 5

• England had gone to war with Scotland in 1542 and had to be abandoned as the rebellions had to be put down
• France declared war on England in 1549 at a time of high unrest and weakness

Question 6

How did rebellion impact foreign policy during Mary’s reign?

Answer 6

-Wyatt- encouraged anti-Spanish feeling and could have led to Spanish intervention in Irish rebellions in the future