Wyatt's Rebellion Flashcards
What provoked the rebellion?
Mary’s Spanish marriage
When was the marriage treaty which restricted Philip of Spain as king?
1554
What was the hope of the marriage treaty in 1554?
to allay (diminish) any fear by minimising Spanish influence
Where were there to be four simultaneous risings
- Devon
- Hertfordshire
- Leicestershire
- Kent
What forced rebels into action in 1554?
as plans for rebellion were leaked
A force of how many men did Wyatt raise?
3,000
What economic motive was there for Wyatt’s rebellion?
the decline in the cloth industry
Why might the decline in the cloth industry have been a motive for the Wyatt’s rebellion?
as this may have been a way to express their social and economic grievances
Why did the Wyatt rebellion attract some gentry?
as many had lost office within the country under Mary
What was the main grievance of the Wyatt’s rebellion?
the proposed royal marriage
Why was there confusion as to who the rebels wanted to replace Mary?
as the involvement of Jane Grey’s father implied a desire to restore Jane to the throne, though rebels would probably have preferred Elizabeth
Briefly what were the 5 steps of the Wyatt’s rebellion?
- Rebellion began
- Norfolk forced to retreat
- Queen rallies support with a speech
- Rebels unable to get into London
- Wyatt surrenders outside London
Where did the Queen rally support with a speech?
In the City of London
What was the critical turning point of the rebellion?
the Crown’s forces holding London bridge meaning rebels couldn’t cross
What 2 things did the rebellion show?
- Protestants, although minority, would not be ignored
- popular discontent with Spanish marriage
What result Wyatt Rebellion result in?
the execution of Lady Jane grey
What happened to Elizabeth after the Wyatt rebellion?
she was arrested and confined to the tower
Why was Elizabeth eventually released?
as there was no evidence which implicated her with the Wyatt Rebellion
What was the success of Wyatt’s rebellion?
the rebellion outmanoeuvred Duke of Norfolk, and came close to securing the City of London
What is the difference from Wyatt’s rebellion to other rebellions?
it was not closely linked with socio-ecnomic conditions regardless of underlying discontent for the decline in the cloth trade in and around Maidstone
Why may there have been no rebellion in Norfolk?
as they still felt the punitive effects of the suppression of the 1549 rebellion
