Wyatt Rebellion (1554) Flashcards
What did Wyatt himself fear?
Feared that the government would be taken over by a foreigner and English interests would be subservient to those of Spain
The 3 other triggers of the rebellion
- the younger gentry feared that Philip in court may affect their career opportunities
- religious motives (against the Catholic restoration)
- the economic hardship that was going on in Kent
What did the protestant succession look like, that the younger gentry were engineering?
Mary deposed and Courtenay to marry Elizabeth, who would become queen
Who got wind of the plot?
Simon Renard, he made Courtenay confess
How many armed men did Wyatt raise?
2500
The tactical failure from Wyatt
Overly cautious, delayed his march on London which gave Mary the time to start defending the capital.
Who’s attempt at stopping Wyatt failed?
Norfolk’s troops deserted him to join Wyatt’s rebels
Where was Wyatt eventually stopped?
Half a kilometre from the Queen at the Tower. Wyatt and supporters were forced to ask for mercy
What did Wyatt become after his execution?
A martyr. People dipped their handkerchiefs in his blood.
What did Wyatt suggest his rebellion was an act of?
Protecting Mary from a dangerous marriage
What happened to Elizabeth and Courtenay?
Both were imprisoned and questioned but were later released.
What work was commissioned by the government after the rebellion?
John Proctor’s “History of the Wyatt Rebellion.”
How did Proctor’s work distort the reality of events?
By suggesting it was provoked by religious trigger rather than the marriage.
Where did Mary galvanise some support in the midst of the rebellion?
Her speech at Guildhall
Where was there a gap in the Wyatt rebellion which contributed to their failure?
The elite orthodox protestants didn’t want to get involved.
