Rebellions Flashcards
When was the Battle of Stoke Field?
June 1487
When was the Yorkshire Rebellion
1489
When was Perkin Warbecks rebellion
1491-1499
When was the Cornish Rebellion
1497
What was the main cause of the Yorkshire rebellion
Raising taxes in the north to protect the south
What was the main cause of Perkin Warbecks rebellion
Yorkist supporters wanted to remove Henry from the throne
What was the main cause of the Battle of Stoke Field
Yorkist supporters wanted to remove Henry from the throne and replace him with Lambert Simnel
What was the main cause of the Cornish Rebellion
Raising taxes in the South to protect the North
When was the Stafford-Lovell Rebellion
1486
What was the main cause of the Stafford-Lovell rebellion
Dissatisfaction with a Lancastrian leader and an inability to accept defeat at the Battle of Bosworth
Who were the main pretenders to the throne
Lambert Simnel and Perkin Warbeck
Who did Lambert Simnel pretend to be
Edward, Earl of Warwick
Who did Perkin Warbeck pretend to be
Richard, Duke of York
Who was killed in the Yorkshire rebellion
The Earl of Northumberland
What happened to Lambert Simnel after the Battle of Stoke Field
He was given a job in the castle kitchens by Henry VII
What happened to Perkin Warbeck after the Warbeck rebellion
He was executed for treason
What was the primary reason for the Yorkshire Rebellion of 1489?
The rebellion was primarily over money, specifically a new tax to support Brittany’s independence from France.
The rebellion highlights the tension between the monarchy’s financial needs and local grievances.
In what year did the Yorkshire Rebellion occur?
1489
This rebellion was part of Henry VII’s reign, which also saw other politically motivated rebellions.
How much money did Parliament vote for Henry VII to support Brittany?
£100,000
This amount was intended to assist Brittany, which was crucial for England’s interests in France.
How much money was actually raised from the tax imposed for the Brittany campaign?
Only £27,000
The tax faced significant resistance, leading to a shortfall in the expected revenue.
What specific type of tax caused resentment among the Yorkshire people?
An early form of income tax
Previous taxes could often be paid in kind, making this cash tax particularly burdensome.
What was one reason for the strong resentment against the tax in Yorkshire?
Yorkshire had been badly hit by a poor harvest
This economic hardship made the tax feel even more unjust to the local populace.
Which other northern counties were exempted from the tax, and why?
Other northern counties were exempted because they were expected to use their finances to defend against the Scots.
This exemption added to the feelings of unfairness among the Yorkshire populace.
Who represented the case of the Yorkshire people before Henry VII?
Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland
Northumberland’s efforts to advocate for the people ultimately led to his murder.
