the failure of rebellions against Elizabeth Flashcards
1
Q
what were the reasons for rebellion?
A
religion
power and influence
2
Q
what were examples of religion being a cause of rebellion?
A
the Northern Rebellion and the Babington Plot- based on the belief that Elizabeth had no right to be queen and had the aim to replace her with MQOS
3
Q
what was an example of power and influence being a cause of rebellion?
A
the Essex Rebellion- result of rivalries within the Privy Council and the battle for influence over the Queen
4
Q
what happened in the Ridolfi, Throckmorton and Babington Plot?
A
they were discovered before they were put into action
5
Q
what happened in the Northern Rebellion and Essex’s Rebellion?
A
they were quickly defeated
