Rebellion

Question 1

Western Rebellion. Where and when?

Answer 1

Devon and Cornwall - 1549

Question 2

What was western rebellion prompted by?

Answer 2

Religious grievances - the catalyst being the 1549 book of common prayer
Sheep tax - seen as imposition of an ucaring gov in London hitting local farmers

Wanted to destroy land and kill gentry

Question 3

What happened in Western Rebellion?

Answer 3

Rebels had 16 demands
Rebels besieged Exeter but were defeated by lord Russels troops in august
Revolt suppressed and 4000 rebels killed

Question 4

What was Kett’s rebellion

Answer 4

In July 1549, rebels led by Robert Kett captured Norwich

Question 5

Motivation for kett’s rebellion?

Answer 5

Began w issue of someone having property attacked
Hatred of local gov officials
Resentment of enclosure
Local frustration about maladministration
Religion - wanted prot reforms

Question 6

What was the outcome of Kett’s rebellion?

Answer 6

Rebels pulled down fences and demanded end to enclosures
Somerset was forced to send army under leadership of John Dudley (Warwick). Rebellion brutally suppressed and kett was hanged

Question 7

Other risings in the same year, motivated by:

Answer 7

Inflation and high food prices
Religious grievances
Resentment of taxation