Western rising Flashcards
1
Q
When did the Western Rising take place?
A
1549
2
Q
How long did the Western Rising last?
A
3 months, May through to August
3
Q
Where did the Western Rising take place?
A
Cornwall and Devon
4
Q
Who led the Western Rising?
A
- Sir Humphrey Arundell
- Robert Welsh
5
Q
What were the main causes of the Western Rising?
A
-Concerns of Strengthened Protestantism by Edward VI
6
Q
What were the subsidiary causes of the Western Rising?
A
-Sheep tax
-population, inflation, enclosure
-1548 was the first poor harvest for 16 years
7
Q
How threatening was the Western Rising?
A
Moderate threat- Extremely bad timing for Somerset due to Kett’s rebellion, and the Franco-Scottish rebellion.
8
Q
Why did the Western Rising fail?
A
-No clear achievable aims
-Rebel leadership poor
