Opposition and conformity Flashcards
When was Wyatt’s rebellion?
Jan 1554
What was Wyatt’s rebellion caused by?
The marriage proposal between Mary and Philip II
What was the aim of Wyatt’s rebellion?
To put Lady Jane Grey or Elizabeth on the throne
Why was Wyatt so xenophobic towards the Spanish?
He had witnessed the Spanish inquisition
Who were the two other leaders of Wyatt’s rebellion who failed to create an uprising?
Croft and Suffolk
Where did Mary block the rebels from entering London?
London Bridge
How long did Wyatt stay on the bank of the Thames?
8 days
Where did Wyatt delay?
The bishop of Winchester’s castle
When did Mary enter the war with France?
1557
What triggered England’s involvement in the war?
An attack on Scarborough in April 1557
What did the Privy Council do in 1557 to indicate their position on the war?
Refused Philip’s plea for help in the war
Why were Mary’s reforms hindered by the war with France?
The Pope supported France
Why was England important in the war?
The war had moved to the English channel
What happened as a result of the war?
Calais was lost to the French
Why was Calais lost?
It was understocked and undermanned
