Northern Earls Rebellion Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Northern Earls Rebellion?
A
1569
2
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What was the Northern Earls Rebellion?
A
A Catholic uprising led by the Earls of Northumberland and Westmorland to restore Catholicism and place Mary, Queen of Scots, on the throne.
3
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Why did the Northern Earls rebel?
A
They opposed Elizabeth’s Protestant rule and wanted to re-establish Catholicism.
4
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What was the outcome of the Northern Earls Rebellion?
A
The rebellion failed, the leaders fled or were executed, and Elizabeth increased her control over the North.
