Impact on tudor gov - threat of rebellion

Question 1

What rebellions had increased threat as a result of their size and nature of support?

Answer 1

• Number of rebels larger than government forces during: Cornish, Amicable Grant, PoG, Kett’s, Western, Northern Earls
• Rebellions with foreign and noble support: Simnel, Warbeck, Pog

Question 2

What rebellions had increased threat as a result of their aims?

Answer 2

-Rebellions with an aim to overthrow the monarch were more serious of a threat, for example: Simnel, LJG, Warbeck, Wyatt, Northern Earls, Essex

Question 3

What rebellions had increased threat as a result of Location?

Answer 3

-Rebellions closer to the capital were a greater threat however, London remained loyal throughout the period e.g Wyatt

Question 4

How did the use of government tactics decrease the threat of rebellions?

Answer 4

-Offering concessions to the rebels often encouraged rebels to disperse

Question 5

How did the nature of rebellion lessen the threat?

Answer 5

-Most rebellions were localised protests that did not plan to overthrow the monarch and were simply looking for a change in policy or concession

Question 6

How did government support lessen the threat of rebellion?

Answer 6

• Government was able to maintain the support of the nobility and the clergy
• In Ireland, the nobles and clergy were direct opposition to the government and resulted in lengthy and costly rebellion