Threat To Gov

Question 1

Q: overview of the threat of rebellion

Answer 1

• factors that increased threat

• size and nature of support
• aim of rebels
• location

• factors thar lessened threat of rebellion

• Government tactics
• nature of unrest
• Government support

Question 2

Q: Factors that increased threat

- size and nature of support

Answer 2

•larger the number bigger the threat

• Cornish
• AMG
• POG
• Western
• Kett
• NE

• more threatening if had foreign support too

• Simnel
• Warbeck
• POG

• evenmore of a threat if it forced the king inti battle

• Simnel
• Kett
• western
• Tyrone

Question 3

Q: Factors that increased threat

- aim of rebellion

Answer 3

• dynastic rebellions most serious
• then Policy Rebellion as in England
• Irish least as far from seat of power

Question 4

Q: Factors that increased threat

- Location

Answer 4

• rebellions closer to London more serious
• london remained loyal
• mary = wyatt
• mary = LJG

Question 5

Q: Factors that lessened the threat of rebellion

• Government tactics
• Nature of unrest

Answer 5

• concessions + Pardons encouraged rebels to disperse
• most rebellions were localised and against local grievances
• when jp’s and sheriffs put down rebellions quickly