Kildare Flashcards

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When did the Kildare rebellion occur?

A

1534-35

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How long did the Kildare rebellion last?

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9 months of active rebellion

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Where did the Kildare rebellion take place?

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Ireland, starting in Dublin

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4
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What were the main causes of the Kildare rebellion?

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-Distribution of patronage- They wanted more control in Ireland.

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What were the other causes of the Kildare rebellion?

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Fear that Reformation would be exported to Ireland.

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How threatening was the Kildare rebellion?

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Moderate- Didn’t show direct threat to places of major Tudor power.

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7
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Why did the Kildare rebellion fail?

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-Major English expenditure to put the rebellion down
-Thomas lost support when he ordered the execution of the Archbishop of Dublin

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8
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Key facts and figures of the Kildare rebellion

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The rebellion cost London £75,000 to suppress – a huge sum

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