Ketts Rebellion 1549 Flashcards
1
Q
Causes
A
More economic causes than religious
Problems with Antwerp trading
Hated local gov
Abuse from land owners
Book of common prayer discontent
2
Q
Support base
A
Army of 16k
Led by Robert Kett - minor gentry but from long established family
3
Q
Nobility/gentry attitude
A
No support from nobility/gentry-class divide
Somerset says that “all have conceived a wonderful hate against gentleman”
4
Q
Threat level
A
16k rebels
More of threat as gov was weakened but didn’t directly threaten Edward VI
5
Q
Suppression
A
27th aug
Somerset sent army to deal with rebels
Kett convicted of high treason + hung
6
Q
Importance
A
Chiefly benefited Warwick
Also played role in October 1549 coup which displaced Somerset
