Mary I Wyatt's Rebellion Flashcards
1
Q
What provoked rebellion?
A
The prospect of a Spanish marriage
Xenophobia
2
Q
How many men did Sir Thomas Wyatt raise?
A
3000
3
Q
In what way was Wyatt’s rebellion motivated by religion?
A
Many of wyatt’s urban supporters came from Maidstone, a Protestant stronghold
4
Q
Why did poorer rebels get involved in the revolt?
A
The decline in the local cloth industry
5
Q
Why did gentry get involved in the rebellion?
A
Some had lost office in the country
6
Q
Why was the rebellion significant?
A
Showed that the religious opinions of Protestants couldn’t be ignored
Demonstrated the suspicion of the Spanish marriage
Resulted in the execution of LJG due to her fathers support for the rebellion
7
Q
When was the rebellion?
A
1554
