rebellions Flashcards
Yorkshire rebellion caused
by attempt to raised money to aid Brittany against France
1488
Yorkshire had had a bad harvest
other northern counties were exempt from tax due to the constant scottish threat
Yorkshire area
less concerned about a french threat due to the feeling of localism and regionism that affected politics
leader of the Yorkshire rebellion
Sir John Egremont- a yorkist supporter and member of the Percy family
ruling the north
clearly required compromise as the royal authority was weak and challengable
Earl of Surrey
appointed as representative of the north
his loyalty was secure as the restoration of his estates depended on his success in the region
cornish rebellion
1487
more serious
caused by lack of money
cornish rebellion caused
by threat of Warbeck in Scotland
number involved in the cornish rebellion
around 15,000 supporters
a sign of the unpopularity of the tax
decreased near London- feared royal force
Henry’s army
consisted of 25,000 at Blackheath June 1497
Henry’s actions at the Cornish rebellion
the leaders were executed and tortured while others were heavily fined
J.P.D Cooper
suggests that perhaps the complaints were more complex and involved complaints against the local government officials who were corrupt.
the rebellion shows that 12 years into his reign and loyalty was still limited
simnel’s support
Yorkist stronghold in Oxfordshire
Crowned in Ireland
Margaret of Burgundy sent money and a force of 2000 mercenaries
lack of support for the Yorkshire rebellion
the commons were fed up with the chaos of the War of the Roses or dislike for the brutal Irish force
international dimension to Warbeck
made it so dangerous to Henry as his relations with France and Scotland were poor
both countries could use Warbeck to undermine the Kings position and exert diplomatic pressure
