Edward VI: The Social Impact of Religious and Economic Changes Under Edward VI - Rebellion - Western Rebellion Flashcards
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When did the Western Rebellion occur?
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- June - August 1549
2
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Where did the rebellion start?
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- Started in Cornwall and Devon
3
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What was the main cause of the rebellion?
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- The Act of Uniformity (1549) imposed an English Book of Common Prayer
- People in Cornwall spoke Cornish
4
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What were the other religious causes of the rebellion?
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- Rebels wanted to undo the changes to religious practices, restore traditional rituals in church services and restore the role churches had in the community
- Rumours that Somerset would seize church property for riches
5
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What were the economic causes of the rebellion?
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- In May 1549, a tax on sheep was introduced
- Devon JPs wanted to delay this tax and there were rumours that taxes would be imposed on geese and pigs too
- Inflation
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What were the local factors that helped cause the rebellion?
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- In May 1549, a tax on sheep was introduced
- Devon JPs wanted to delay this tax and there were rumours that taxes would be imposed on geese and pigs too
- Anger over gentry families using former monastic land for their own uses
7
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What is the other name for the Western Rebellion?
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- The Prayerbook Rebellion
8
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Who led the rebels?
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- Humphrey Arundell
9
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Who led the forces against the rebels?
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- Lord Russell
10
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What were the main events of the Western Rebellion?
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- Led by Humphrey Arundel, Cornish rebels form camp near Bodmin, and drew up articles of grievances
- Start of Devon rebellion at Sampford Courtenay
- Two rebel groups join
- Sir Peter Carew opposes and negotiates with rebels, ending with rebels blocking roads in Exeter. Carew runs to London for aid
- Rebels besiege Exeter
- Lord Russell retakes Exeter after skirmishes with 6000 rebels
- Lord Russell, now with 8000 troops, defeat last rebels at Sampford Courtenay - killing over 4000
- Somerset and Cranmer order for continued killings of rebels who escaped
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Where did the Cornish rebels set up camp and write up their grievances?
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- Bodmin
12
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What were some of the main grievances the rebels made?
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- To translate the Book of Common Prayer into Cornish
- To restore Latin masses
- To set up images in church
13
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Where did the Devon rebellion start?
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- Sampford Courtenay
14
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What happened after Sir Peter Carew first met the rebels?
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- The rebels block roads in Exeter
- Sir Peter Carew runs to London to ask for aid
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Where did the rebels take over?
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- Exeter
