The Role of Leaders in Ketts Rebellion Flashcards
What type of class did Kett come from?
He was a tanner who had earent enough to survive the inflation of the 40s and had become a land owner. He was part of an emerging social group of artisans and yeoman farmers who were becoming increasingly involved in local politics.
Why were the rebels prepared to listen to Kett despite him being a landowner himself?
His posistion in the local community and he seemed to be an idealist with a strong sense of social justice. He was also a charismatic leader being able to form an army 16,000 strong even when government leaders arrived.
How did Kett ensure that his rebels kept the moral high ground?
He told them they had to act peacefully. The outbreaks of physical violence that did occur were usually due to the provocation of the goverment and he set up a court of justice to deal with them which embarrassed the local gentry whose courts were so mismanaged.
Why did Kett refuse his pardon?
Because pardons were offered to rebels and he was not a rebel.
What was a weakness of Ketts background?
He was not a military man like Warick was.
Why were the rebels so easily able to defeat Northampton?
He underestimated them and delayed dealing with them whilst he was entertained by the mayor of Nowich. He also decided to stay in Norwich itself while Kett had the strong defensive position looking over the city.
Why did Kett panic when Warwick cut of his supply lines?
Without the supplies the rebels could not survive.
What do some historians suggest is the reason Kett moved to Dussindale?
He listened to prophecys that said the rebels would be victorious there.
Why was the move to Dussindale such a bad descion?
At mousehold the rebels had been well protected from the attack especially from cavalry. Dussindale was flat and did not have this protection whilst Warwick had trained cavalry against the untrained rebels.
How had Edward Seymour (Somerset) risen to power?
He had become protector for his nephew when he made himself Duke of Somerset despite Henry the 8ths wishes in his last will.
What ruling style did Somerset have?
Dictorial, he would bypass the council and relied on a group of friends and his own advisors to make policy descions whilst controlling access to the King.
Why did Somerset fall from power?
His power relied on the coperation of his supporters and his ability to control Edward the 6th because of his failure to handle the rebellions he lost this.
How did the Duke try to portray himself as a friend of the commons?
His commisions of 1548-49. He set up a special court at his house where the poor could seek justice.
Why was Somersets portrayal of himself of a friend of the commons such an issue?
He disregarded the Tudors usual system of goverment which alienated the nobility which he needed the suport of, such as Warwick ,whilst encouraging the lebels
When Somerset was brought down by his enemies in court what was he accused of?
Endangering the social and political order of England by negotiating with rebels.
