The Revolt of the Northern Earls Flashcards
1
Q
Who led the rebellion against Elizabeth?
A
Earl of Westmorland and the Earl of Northumberland
2
Q
What was the rebllion called
A
Revolt of the Northern Earls (1569)
3
Q
Why they led a rebellion against Elizabeth?
A
Elizabeth refused to let Duke of Norfolk to marry her catholic cousin
4
Q
What is the Revolt of the Northern Earls (1569)
A
- Elizabeth seized teritory from Earl of Northumberland
- 4600 men marched with the Earls and headed South. Royalist raised 10K troops and they fled.
5
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Outcome of the Revolt of the Northern Earls (1569)
A
- Earl of Northumberland was executed in York.
- Westmorland escaped to France
- Led to increase oppression and government control in the North.
6
Q
When did Pope launched the Papal Bull
A
1570
7
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What is the Papal Bull (1570)
A
The pope issued a decree declaring that Elizabeth was not a legitmate queen and people should not follow her laws.
