Oxfordshire rebellion - 1596

Question 1

What were the causes of the Oxfordshire rebellion?

Answer 1

Socio-economic:
- Bad harvests and recession
- Food shortages

Question 2

What was the plan for the Oxfordshire rebellion?

Answer 2

• Meet together on a hill to raid the Lord Lieutenant and support the apprentices who had rioted the year prior
• Plan after was unclear

Question 3

What showed that the nature of the Oxfordshire rebellion was a threat?

Answer 3

• Had plans to kill gentry and March to London
• Oxfordshire is in close proximity to London

Question 4

What showed that the nature of the Oxfordshire rebellion was not a threat?

Answer 4

• It only had 4 supporters
• It only lasted for 2 hours

Question 5

What were the impacts of the Oxfordshire rebellion on the rebels?

Answer 5

All of the rebels were tortured and executed