NORTHERN REBELLION Flashcards
1
Q
WHO WAS INVOLVED IN THE RELLELLION
A
- headed by leading northern nobility
- largely Nobel rebellion
2
Q
HOW WAS THE REBELLION SUPRESSED
A
- crown acted quickly sent forces north so earls dispersed and fled to scotland
- subsequent cumberland rebellion quickly put down
- government ordered mass execution of the rebels
3
Q
LIST REASONS OF WHY THE REBLLION FAILED
A
- lack of clear objectives
- disorganisation
- poor leadership
- did not get a mass popular following
- failed to gain foreign support
- georgraphically limited
