Yorkshire Rebellion 1489 Flashcards
1
Q
Causes? (4)
A
- resentment of taxation (£100k in taxes)
- henry in bad financial position to fund foreign wars
- henry wanted control of Brittany and make sure French doesn’t take Brittany
- bad harvest 1488 meant no money
2
Q
Effects of rebellion/results
A
- Northumberland (tax collector) murdered by his tenants
- Rebels marched to York
- Earl of Surrey sent army to put rebellion down
- Overall only £27k raised
- Henry strengthened presence in north
3
Q
Overall summary
A
Only 5k rebels involved
Economically caused
Lower class mainly
Some ringleaders hung
