Western rebellion Flashcards
Causes
-Religious grievances- the new book of common prayer
-Wanted to reverse religious reforms which were destroying the way people experienced religion
-Distrust between the rural labourers + landowners
-Grievances on taxation- sheep tax
-Growing resentment of the activities of William Body- a commissioner
What is it also known as?
-The prayer book rebellion
When did it start?
1549
Where did it occur?
-Devon + Cornwall
6 June
-formation of Cornish rebel camp near Bodmin
-Under the leadership of Humphrey Arundell
-A list of complaints were made.
11 June
- start of Devon rebellion at Sampord Courtenay
-They persuaded the priest to hold traditional catholic mass
20 June
-Rebel forces join together at crediton
21 june
-Disputes between rebels + Sir Peter Carow
4 august
-rebels defeated at clyst heath
17 august
- final defeat at sampford Courtenay
-2 gentlemen tried to conciliate with the rebels by agreeing that religion should remain as it was
Who defeated them?
-Lord Russell using foreign mercenaries
What was the significance?
-Showed how Somerset didn’t take rebellions seriously.
-It was dealt with successfully as they were able to put down the rebels
