Rebellions of 1549

Question 1

Overview of Western Rebellion

Answer 1

following removal of images, William Body murdered and rebellion in Devon broke out- March to Exeter

Question 2

Motives and Demands for Western Rebellion

Answer 2

Principle cause was religious, hostile to change
- wanted to remove english in services
- return to solemnity, end of christmas game

Question 3

Outcome of Western Rebellion

Answer 3

Privy Council worried - Duke Bedford and Lord Russel troups used to put down
- Partnership between centre and localities broke down

Question 4

Significance of Western Rebellion

Answer 4

Yes- Gov. scared, economic weakness of crown, any rebellion serious with minority- big challenge to religious policy from clergy

No- Minimal numbers of 2000 and not spread East

Question 5

Overview of Ketts Rebellion

Answer 5

Triggered by land enclosure issues- led by Robert Kett- Mousehould heath was the base where they demanded reforms- captured Norwich

Question 6

Motives and Demands for Ketts Rebellion

Answer 6

Economic- increase in rents and peasants paying high fees to access enclosed land
Religious- protest against priests holding wealth

Question 7

Outcome of Ketts Rebellion

Answer 7

Bloody confrontation- Kett captured and executed for treason

Question 8

Significance of Ketts Rebellion

Answer 8

Yes- showed anger over land enclosure, tensions between rich and poor- harsh force and execution shows extent

No- not lead to any long term reforms etc.