Western Prayer Book Rising

Question 1

Year, Monarch, Causes

Answer 1

1549 Edward VI
Religion - Main

Question 2

Main Cause - Religious

Answer 2

Cramers 1549 Book of Common Prayer
- Doctrinal shift to Calvinst and Lutheran teachings
- Local Priest tried to use in Devonshire
- strong catholic presence in South-west

Question 3

Failure - Crown Action / Military

Answer 3

• Rebels didnt manage to seize exeter
• Royal Armies of Lord Russel and Grey crushed rebels - 3,000 dead

Question 4

Extent of threat

Answer 4

Moderate
- National Issue of religion
- Early in his reign and regency
- Small and isolated