Rebellions under Mary Flashcards
Who were the people leading the Wyatts rebellion?
Members of the gentry were leaders (an ‘elite’ rebellion)
When was the Wyatts rebellion planned?
1553
What was the main aim of the Wyatts rebellion?
To overthrow Mary by marrying the Earl of Devon to Elizabeth
Why was the rebellion rushed in 1554?
Mary and Phillips marriage terms were announced causing the rebellion to rush.
How did the government find out about the plot?
Simon Renards (Spanish ambassador) heard about the plot and confessed all he knew.
How many people did Wyatt raise and where?
2500 in Kent
How did Wyatts rebels progress?
In late January, Norfolk was sent to stop but returned to the courts. In early February the rebels were at Thames and Southwark. By mid February they were 20 km West Kingston, stopped at Ludgate (1/2 km from the tower). Forced to surrender and asked for mercy.
What were the causes for the Wyatts rebellion?
They all had different motives but they were all linked to the marriage. Wyatts was anti-foreign husband due to the fear of vulnerable position in court.
Widespread xenophobia in London.
Mary tried to claim it was due to her religious polices (less personal).
Fear of becoming jobless due the foreign politicians
Timing suggests the marriage was the trigger and hatred towards Spain combined with rumours of them taking over in court caused fear of loss of power
How did Wyatt gain support?
Appealed to nationalism and xenophobia
Avoided imprisonment by saying he was after the councillors rather the queen.
Played on peoples fears and exploited the unknown.
What was the original plan?
To have 4 simultaneous uprisings in the midlands and Southwest (Kent, Herefordshire, Devon and Leicestershire). But only Wyatts took place as L was found out, H never materialised, D panic backfired.
How recent was this hunt?
Less than a year after she claimed to the throne- potentially suggesting not as much support as first thought.
What were Wyatts advantages?
Wyatts was the largest landowner in Kent. He was experienced in local government and has drawn up military plans for the countys defence.
Could summon militia rapidly
Made it about being anti-Spanish and far from religious reasons as a protestant. Established the threat of Spain
Reasons why landowners supported Wyatt?
Feared the restoration of the papacy and thus the returning of monastic lands that were in private ownership.
Leaders were protestant and therefore would lose their powers
What were the contributing factors to the rebellions failures?
Lacked big names nobles reducing popular appeal.
Commons followed the local loyalty and obedience- not motivated due to the slump in Kents Cloth Trade and religious grievances
Wyatts wasn’t known outside of Kent
Other rebels leaders couldn’t raise sufficient force
People were in standing between loyalty to the Queen and dislike for her Policies
What were Mary’s advantages?
She had sufficient support to defend London against Wyatt
The French support Wyatt tried to gain did not materialise
Mary had the skills to divert Wyatt with offers and discussions to build defence
Wyatt was not strong enough to take a nation
