The Revolt of the Northern Earls Flashcards
1
Q
Why did Northern Earls gain hope when Mary, Queen of Scots arrived at England?
A
Many of them were still committed Catholics and wanted to see a Catholic monarch.
2
Q
Why were the Northern Earls unhappy with Elizabeth?
A
- Elizabeth confiscated large areas of land from the Earl of Northumberland and shared it between Northumberland’s main rival in the north and a southern Protestant
- Elizabeth claimed all the profit from copper mines discovered on his estates
- She reduced the power of the Northern nobles by making the Council of the North controlled by southern Protestants
3
Q
When did the Revolt of the Northern Earls break out?
A
November 1569
4
Q
Who hatched a plan to marry Mary Queen of Scots?
A
Duke of Norfolk
5
Q
What did Elizabeth do to the rebels at Tutbury?
A
She executed Northumberland as well as at least 400 troops.
6
Q
Who excommunicated Elizabeth and when?
A
Pope Pius V in 1570
7
Q
How did the excommunication of Elizabeth affect the revolt of the northern earls?
A
- it was supposed to strengthen the revolt, but news of it didnt arrive until after the rebels had fled
- it meant that the Catholics no longer had to obey the Queen and were encouraged to overthrow her
