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1
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Three counties that saw major rebellions in 1549?

A

Cornwall, Devon and Norfolk

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Who was persuaded to lead the Western Rebellion by the local priests?

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Sir Arundell (the only elite)

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What happened to the Western gentleman who tried to reason with the rebels and persuade dissidents and go home?

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He was attacked, robbed and murdered in Devon

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Who was sent deal the Western Rebellions?

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Lord Russells

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How many casualties were there in the Western Rebellion?

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3000- 4000 (3000 killed)

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How many sets of rebels demands were there in the Western Rebellion?

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2- one written by the clergy and one re-written to have more accurate aims (related to economic- not just religious)

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What were the Western Rebels demands lacking?

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deference

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What social standing in Kett?

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a gentleman

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Where did the Ketts rebels set up camp?

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Mousehold Heath

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10
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How many men joined Ketts on Mousehold Heath?

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16,000

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11
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Who failed to deal with the Ketts rebels?

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Northampton

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Who was sent as a second trial to deal with the Ketts rebels?

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Northumberland

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13
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What did Northumberland do to the rebels?

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Hang them without trial (illegal)

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14
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What were the main differences between the Ketts and Western demands?

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Deference and Religion

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What were the two main consequences of the rebellions?

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Somerset was discredited

Northumberland gained control of the army

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What religion were the rebels in the western rebellion?

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Catholic rebellion

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17
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Where was the western rebellion?

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Cornwall and Devon

18
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When did the Western rebellion start?

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10th June 1549

19
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What triggered the western rebellion?

A

William Body (protestant reformer) removes Catholic imagery. The government ignore this action which the people then fear for their souls

20
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Other than William Body and religious concerns, why else did the Western rebellion initiate?

A

Sheep tax and economic concerns

21
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What happened to William Body?

A

He was mobbed and murdered

22
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What did the Western Rebels demands lack?

A

Lacked consistency and true reflection of demands

Lacked deference

23
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How did the wealthy respond to the Western rebellion?

A

Provided poor relief- sold firewood and food cheaply/ cost free

24
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How did the wealthy’s poor relief impact the western rebellion?

A

it eased the situation

25
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Where did the Ketts rebellion take place

A

Norfolk to Norwich- camping at Mousehold Heath

26
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What are the causes for the Ketts rebellion?

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Enclosure, land, rents and inflation concerns. Viewed landowners as greedy and disapproved of the local government breakdown. Viewed them as being corrupt and abusing privileges. Called for an end of serfdom (slavery)

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What religious stance were the Ketts rebels? Did they have any religious demands?

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Protestant. Demands were only for more priest involvement

28
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Who were targeted in the Ketts rebellion?

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The wealthy. One member of the gentry tried to negotiate and was attacked and stolen from. Fortunate to escape with his life.

29
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What was the precondition of both rebellions?

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Rise in population. Population at 3 million so resources were being strained for more mouths to feed. Therefore, the issues over enclosure were exacerbated as lack of access to crops meant needs weren’t met.

30
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How did prices, agriculture and economic policy contribute to the rebellions?

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Prices had rose between 1546-49 but wages stayed the same.
Failing harvests.
Somerset didn’t stop debasement.

31
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Why did people feel it was okay to rise against Somerset.

A

Poor mans best friend.

Had little royal authority and little respect

32
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How were government failings a cause for the rebellions?

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High government feared rebels reflected in the vagrancy act.
Poor relief was at parish level.
Somerset showed sympathy but gave lack of action due to the Scottish war

33
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How were the confusion over poor reliefs the cause for rebellions?

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The people expected central government to sort out poverty and starvation but it is the local government’s duty to help.

34
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What rebellions did England see in 1549?

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Had minor uprisings across the country. 23 countries were affected but they were all dealt successfully dealt with by authorities. Geographically, this was very threatening for the government.

35
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How was the Ketts rebellion serious?

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Took government resources to the breaking point
Undermined Somerset to the point where he needed to be replaced afterwards
Tried to force a government reaction

36
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How did the Ketts rebellion demonstrate legitimacy?

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Disciplined actions- implemented rules
The owner of the torn down fences remained unharmed- showing little evidence of desire for violence.
Clear sighted aims in deference
Mousehold Heath was effectively organised
Legal procedures were followed and the importance of order and tradition

37
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Why was the Ketts rebellion not serious?

A

No support from any real power.

38
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How was the Western rebellion serious?

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Required numerous battles to defeat.
Aggressive demands
Troops had to be brought back from Scotland
Government feared such mass protest

39
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How was the Western Rebellion not serious?

A 
Didn't aim to remove Edward
Wanted small religious change
Lack of support from nobles/ gentry
No unity 
Didn't coordinate between regions
Government feared but weren't overwhelmed.
40
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What were the consequences of the rebellions?

A

Later led to a coup against Somerset
Military demands were a turning point on foreign policy
Little impact on the government- no changes made in response to the rebels demands

History- Mid Tudors (13 decks)

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