Challenges to Elizabeth's Religious Settlement

Question 1

Why were Northern Nobles unhappy with Elizabeth?

Answer 1

Many of the nobles were still protestant
Elizabeth had confiscated large areas of land from the Earl of Northumberland.
Elizabeth reduced the power of northern nobles and increased her control on the area

Question 2

When did the Northern rebellion break out?

Answer 2

November 1569

Question 3

Who was involved with the Northern Rebellion?

Answer 3

Duke of Norfolk
Mary, Queen of Scots
Earl of Northumberland
Earl of Westmorland

Question 4

What place was captured in November 1569, by the Revolting Earls?

Answer 4

Durham

Question 4

What happened to the Rebels?

Answer 4

The two Earls fled to Scotland - Westmorland escaped abroad but Northumberland was executed.
At least 400 troops were also executed

Question 4

What was performed in the captured Durham?

Answer 4

Catholic mass

Question 5

When the revolt reached Tutbury, what was waiting for them?

Answer 5

A large royal army

Question 6

What was the Northern Rebellion the last of?

Answer 6

It was the last time that English Catholics tried to remove Elizabeth by force.