Rebellions under Edward Flashcards
What year is referred to as the ‘darkest hour’ of the Tudor period?
1549
This year saw major rebellions in East Anglia and the South-West of England, alongside national disorder.
Who described 1549 as the closest thing Tudor England came to a class war?
John Guy
His assessment highlights the social tensions of the time.
Name three key issues that contributed to the mismanagement of resources in 1549.
- Scotland
- Debt
- France
What was the primary cause of the Western Rebellion in 1549?
Religion
The rebellion was also slightly about the sheep tax and mostly about the prayer book.
What was the main focus of Kett’s Rebellion in 1549?
Economic issues
It involved hatred of officials and abuse of power by the Howard family.
What nickname was given to the Western Rebellion?
Prayer book rebellion
This reflects the deep religious grievances of the rebels.
List two grievances of the Western Rebellion.
- Eradication of the Church’s role in the community
- Aggressive local officials
What shared theme was present in both Kett’s and the Western Rebellion?
Deep class antagonism
This theme was evident in the hatred towards local officials.
Who were the ring leaders of the Western Rebellion?
- Sir Humphrey Arundell
- Robert Welch
Who was the main leader of Kett’s Rebellion?
Robert Kett
What event marked the beginning of the Western Rebellion?
Rebels formed a camp near Bodmin on 6th June
What significant battle took place on 2nd July during the Western Rebellion?
Battle of Fenny Bridge
Around 300 people died on each side.
What occurred during the Clyst Heath Massacre?
Russell had 900 rebels gagged and bound before killing all of them by slitting their throats.
What was the outcome of Kett’s Rebellion?
Around 3000 killed
Rebel leaders and other rebels were rounded up and executed.
True or False: The Western Rebellion posed a significant threat to the government.
False
Lord Russell was able to successfully win almost every battle he fought.
What was a notable achievement of Kett’s Rebellion?
Successfully defeated a royal army and held Norwich for around a month.
List three economic issues faced by the English government from 1529-1553.
- Large English debt
- Enclosures and sheep taxes
- Debasement of the coinage
What religious changes contributed to the unrest during this period?
- Prayer Books
- Ten Articles
- Dissolution of the Monasteries
