Nature of Rebellion (Henry VII) Flashcards

1
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Aims of the Cornish rebels 1497

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Not pay the tax - take back local control

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Leaders of Cornish Rebellion 1497

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Initially Michael An Gof, Later Thomas Flamank (gentleman from Bodmin) and Lord Audley (Discontented minor noble)

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How long did Cornish Rebellion 1497 last?

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3 months

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What was the support for Cornish Rebellion 1497 like?

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Had support from minor nobles however none with any resources - Very little support in London - The Cornish were viewed as too foreign as they spoke their own language and had their own customs

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Size of Cornish Rebellion 1497

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15,000 rebels - Henry had 25,000 at the battle of Blackheath

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What was the organisation of Cornish rebellion 1497 like?

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Very well organised as well as very determined - marched 250 miles to London - however they were ill equipped and had no artillery or cavalry

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Aims of the Yorkshire rebels 1489

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Not pay the tax - only £27,000 had been collected

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How long did Yorkshire rebellion 1489 last?

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Under a month

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9
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What happened to the Earl of Northumberland in Yorkshire rebellion 1489

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He took the rebel demands to the king but was refused - murdered on arrival back to Yorkshire for returning emptyhanded

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Aims of Perkin Warbeck Rebels 1491-99

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Charles VII of France wanted to destabilase England to stop Henry VII from supporting Brittany, Margaret of Burgundy wanted to regain power for her Yorkist relatives

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Where was the majority of Perkin Warbeck 1491-99’s support from and why was this damaging?

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Abroad - Charles VII of France, Margaret of Burgundy, Earl of Desmond, James IV of Scotland - made Englishmen view him as a foreign pawn, when Warbeck attempted to land in Kent he was opposed by Kentish forces

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What was the size of Perkin Warbeck rebellion 1491-99

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Warbeck managed to gather 8000 troops by the time he reached Exeter-

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What was the size of Perkin Warbeck rebellion 1491-99

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Warbeck managed to gather 8000 troops by the time he reached Exeter, most of this was foreign support

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Aims of Lovell and Stafford Rebellion 1486

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Wanted the restoration of the house of York - Lovell was a close ally of Richard III wanted to regain his power and influence

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Size of Lovell and Stafford Rebellion 1486

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Small and lacked support however they did have enough numbers to raise support in Worcester despite it being a strong supporter of Henry VII

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Organisation of Lovell and Stafford rebellion 1486

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not good - no pretender to rally around

16
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How much foreign support did Lambert Simnel 1486 receive?

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2000 German Mercenaries paid for by Margaret of Burgundy + 4500 Irish Kerns sent by the Earl of Kildare

17
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How many men did Lambert Simnel have at the battle of East Stoke?

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8000

18
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How many men did Henry VII have at the battle of East Stoke?

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12,000

19
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Did Lambert Simnel 1486 have local English support?

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Not really, some Yorkist supporters but limited local support

20
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Was Lambert Simnel 1486 well organised?

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Yes

21
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Was Lambert Simnel a good leader?

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No he was 10, more of a figurehead to rally around than anything

22
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Why did the Cornish rebellion 1497 struggle to gain support outside of Cornwall

A

Cornwall had its own language and customs, English people viewed them as foreign

23
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How many Cornish rebels were there?

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15,000

24
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How many men did Henry VII bring to the battle of Blackheath 1486

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25,000 - it was the army intended for Scotland

25
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Who did Perkin Warbeck claim to be?

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The Duke of York

26
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Who did Lambert Simnel claim to be?

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The Earl of Warrick

27
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Who led the Yorkshire rebellion 1489?

A

John Agremont

28
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Which gentleman supported the Cornish rebellion 1497?

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Lord Audley - shows the rebellion had noble support

29
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What battle did the Cornish rebellion 1497 result in and who won?

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The battle of Blackheath

30
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Who did Perkin Warbeck receive international support from?

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Margaret of Burgundy and Charles I

31
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How many Yorkshire rebels were there?

A

5000

32
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How many men did Henry VII send to squash Yorkshire rebellion?

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8000

33
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Who led the Cornish Rebellion?

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Thomas Flamank, Michael An Gof as well as support from minor noble Lord Audley

34
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Who led the Cornish Rebellion?

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