Western Rebellion (1549)

Question 1

Where did the rebellion arise from?

Answer 1

A religious rebellion that arose from Cornwall and Devon

Question 2

What did the rebels want?

Answer 2

A reversal of religious reform

Question 3

What were the secular causes of the rebellion?

Answer 3

• grievances over taxation
• sheep tax
• the government’s local officials

Question 4

Where did the rebels first congregate?

Answer 4

First at Crediton and then marched past Exeter. Had no intention to go to London; wanted government to come to them

Question 5

Somerset’s response

Answer 5

• he received the news slowly
• underestimated the severity of the situation
• defeated 17th Auguts (required military attention)