Unrest- Wyatt Rebellion Flashcards
1
Q
What were the main causes for the Wyatt rebellion?
A
politics
2
Q
what were the political motivations?
A
- worries of consequences of Phillip II Spain marriage to Mary = involvement w netherlands war/take jobs
- Wyatt supported Mary > Jane in succession
3
Q
wat was the aim?
A
remove Mary and replace with Courtenay
4
Q
why did it fail?
A
Courtenay gossiped and plan was discovered, only Wyatt ready
Mary spoke to on edge on London = Wyatt and leaders killed
5
Q
what did it result in?
A
marriage treaty-1554
= no Spaniards could have English office/no involvement in foreign wars/ Phillips presence in England died w Mary
