Wyatt's Rebellion

Question 1

When did the Wyatt’s rebellion take place?

Answer 1

1554

Question 2

How long did the Wyatt’s rebellion last for?

Answer 2

2 weeks

Question 3

Where did the Wyatt’s rebellion take place?

Answer 3

Kent, marched towards London

Question 4

Who led the Wyatt’s rebellion?

Answer 4

-Sir Robert Wyatt
-Earl of Devon
-Duke of Suffolk

Question 5

What were the main causes of the Wyatt’s rebellion?

Answer 5

To persuade Mary not to marry Philip II. When it was clear this wouldn’t happen, they then wanted to place Elizabeth on the throne.

Question 6

What were the subsidiary causes of the Wyatt’s rebellion?

Answer 6

-Protestant fear of consequences of there being a Catholic monarch
-Fear of potential Spanish take over

Question 7

How threatening was Wyatt’s rebellion?

Answer 7

Moderate threat- threatened London, poorly organised

Question 8

Why did the Wyatt’s rebellion fail?

Answer 8

-It wasn’t a popular rebellion
-The loyalty of London
-Started in January, very cold

Question 9

Key figures of Wyatt’s rebellion

Answer 9

-Wyatt raised army of about 3,000
-100 executions- around the same as the Pilgrimage of Grace