The Revolt Of The Northern Earls Flashcards
Why did the majority of people in the North stay loyal to catholicism
Elizabeth was far away in London and had little authority there
What were the causes of the Northern Earls revolting
The earls and their followers wanted Catholicism restored
The earls had lost a lot of influence in court since her arrival.
Elizabeth refused to name an heir or marry creating uncertainty over England’s future
Mary queen of scots was a figurehead who could replace Elizabeth and solve the problems
Who were the main people involved in the Revolt
Thomas Percy,Earl of Northumberland
Charles Neville,Earl of Westmorland
Thomas Howard,Duke of Norfolk
Mary Queen of Scots
Who told Queen Elizabeth that the revolt was going to happen
Robert Dudley,Earl of Leicester
When did the Rebels take Durahm Cathedral and what did they do there
They took it on the 14th of December 1569 and held Catholic mass
When did the revolt start
9th of November 1569
Why did the revolt of the northern earls fail
Spanish Troops never arrived
Mary Queen of Scots was moved to Coventry
They didn’t get the people’s support
Elizabeth raised an army of 14,000 men
What were the consequences of the Revolt (Northern Earls)
450 rebels were excecuted
The Earl of Northumberland was excecuted
Mary Queen of Scots was not excecuted along with Norfolk which angered the Privy council
A papal bull was created
Prompted Harsher treatment of Catholics
Power and influence of northern earls ended
What was the significance of the revolt of the northern earls
First and most serious rebellious act by catholics against elizabeth
What was the plan of the revolt of the Northen Earlers
Earl of northumberland and westmorland would raise an army,take control of durham and would then march south to join the duke of norfolk’s troops,Several thousand spanish troops would land in hartlepool to help and the queen qould be overthrown and mary put on the throne
What was Elizabeth and Mary’s relationship like after the revolt
Elizabeth was unsure on whether to hand her over to the scottish lords or allow her to go abroad so she kept her in england
When were the rebels forced to retreat in the revolt of the northern earls
24th November 1569
