Suppression of Rebellion + roles of Kett, Somerset and Warwick Flashcards
How did the defeat of rebellion come as a great shock
Protesters had believed that the king and Somerset were sympathetic to their cause.
They did not achieve their demands and no parliament was called to address grievance
What did historian Roger Lockyer write (1964)
“Whatever sympathy Somerset might have felt for the Norfolk peasants, he behaved like any other Tudor ruler when it came to dealing with the rebels”
How did the rebellion impact Somerset’s confidence as ruler
Badly. His indecision an refusal to assume military command made the gentry and nobility to lose confidence in his leadership. He had no choice but to step down as lord protector
Who replaced Somerset
Warwick (John Dudley)
How did the killing of rebels at dussindale have social and economic impact?
Families lost their chief means of income and many became destitute.
Increased poverty in communities already struggling to survive.
What did Warwick do in the future to respond to potential riots
Adopted a more measured response and wished to avoid antagonising populace
Local law officers were instructed to enforce the law but as humanely as possible
How was Kett’s leadership important
The way in which he organised and ran the rebellion. He insisted on good behaviour and the moral high group by behaving peacefully
What was Kett’s main aim
To show the central government that local government could be run effectively and fairly
How were the rebels able to defeat Northampton firslty
- Northampton underestimated rebels
- Rebels had strong defensive position overlooking Norwich
What did Warwick do to counter Kett
Cut of the rebels supply lines. Without supplies the camp would not be able to have been maintained
How did Somerset make Kett’s Rebellion worse
he was giving them mixed messages. On the one hand he appeared to be encouraging them in their rebellion but also at the same time was trying to stop it
What did Warwick to after winning the battle
Paraded the heads of men on the city walls as a deterrent
Kett paraded about London and made an example out of.
