Kett Rebellion Flashcards
1
Q
Religion (Protestantism)
A
- encouraged people to talk and question things
- wanted active community priests
(Link to social) - men should be free because God made them that way
- wanted to elect priests
- restrictions on tithes (economic)
- lords power restricted in church
2
Q
Economic issues
A
- primary concern
- end to enclosure
- no lords on commons
- rent prices should be at 1485 levels
- inheritance payment should be a fair amount
- a bushel should be standardised
3
Q
Social
A
- sparked by Somerset’s social policy
- closely linked to economy
- end to exploitative lords
- end to bailiffs intimidating the poor
- end to the sale of wardships
- Rivers used by all
4
Q
Political factors
A
Did not view Somerset as enemy
Wanted all laws made since Henry VII to be reconsidered (because times were better)
Local elections (link to social)
