Causes Flashcards
What was the aim of the Stafford and Lovell Rebellion (1486), and why is it politically significant?
The rebellion aimed to restore the House of York by overthrowing Henry VII, led by Viscount Lovell and the Stafford brothers. It shows how fragile Henry’s rule was after the Wars of the Roses.
How did Lambert Simnel’s impersonation spark the 1487 rebellion, and what does it reveal politically?
Simnel posed as the Earl of Warwick, gained Yorkist backing, and fought at the Battle of Stoke. It highlights ongoing Yorkist opposition to Henry VII’s throne.
What threat did the Warbeck Rebellion (1491–99) pose politically?
Perkin Warbeck claimed to be Richard of Shrewsbury and won foreign backing, exposing how dynastic uncertainty still threatened Henry VII.
Why was Wyatt’s Rebellion (1554) driven by political concerns?
It opposed Mary I’s marriage to Philip of Spain, fearing foreign influence and a return to Catholic dominance, reflecting national sovereignty fears.
What was the political motive behind the Northern Rebellion (1569)?
Catholic nobles aimed to depose Elizabeth I and place Mary, Queen of Scots on the throne—blending political ambition with religious aims.
What sparked the Essex Rebellion (1601), and why is it considered political?
Led by Robert Devereux, it was an attempt to seize power due to court rivalries and personal ambition, highlighting the volatility of Elizabethan politics.
What economic grievance sparked the Yorkshire Rebellion (1489)?
It protested taxes for the Brittany campaign amid poor harvests, showing regional resistance to financial pressure during hardship.
What triggered the Cornish Rebellion (1497), and why is it economically driven?
It was a reaction to taxes raised to fight Scotland, with rebels marching to London—demonstrating regional frustration with centralised finance.
What was the Amicable Grant (1525), and why did it face opposition?
It was a forced, non-parliamentary tax by Wolsey that faced mass resistance, highlighting limits on royal financial power.
Why did Kett’s Rebellion (1549) erupt, and what does it reveal socially?
It was a response to enclosures and local corruption, with rebels camping at Mousehold Heath—revealing unrest over land and governance.
What caused the Oxfordshire Rebellion (1596), and why is it economically important?
Triggered by enclosure and economic desperation, it reflects the build-up of rural hardship and social inequality.
How did Shane O’Neill’s Rebellion (1558–67) show a mix of political and social causes?
Though partly political, it also reflected traditional Gaelic resistance to English intrusion—showing native resistance to colonial change.
What were the religious goals of the Pilgrimage of Grace (1536)?
30,000 rebels demanded the restoration of the monasteries and protested against Cromwell’s reforms, making it the clearest anti-Reformation rebellion.
Why did the Western Rebellion (1549) oppose the Book of Common Prayer?
Rebels in Devon and Cornwall wanted the Latin Mass and Six Articles back, showing deep resentment of imposed Protestant reforms.
What was the religious motive of the Northern Rebellion (1569)?
Rebels held Catholic mass in Durham and aimed to replace Elizabeth I with Mary, Queen of Scots—clearly showing intent to restore Catholicism.
How did religion fuel the Silken Thomas Rebellion (1534–37)?
Thomas Fitzgerald broke from Henry VIII after his father’s execution and declared loyalty to the Pope, defending Catholic Ireland from Protestant rule.
What foreign support made the Geraldine Rebellion (1579–83) religious?
Backed by the Pope and Spain, the Desmond-led rebellion opposed Protestant rule and land seizures, rooted in Catholic defiance.
What religious and political motives were in the Munster Rebellion (1580–83)?
Led by Lord Desmond, it protested Protestant colonisation and included Spanish and Italian Catholic troops, blending religion with anti-English sentiment.
