edward vi: nation in crisis Flashcards
(12 cards)
why was there unrest throughout England and rising inflation
> instability of the Antwerp cloth market which led to unemployment among textile workers
debasement if the coin in 1551 raised inflation further
how did the Privy Council try to reduce social discontent with laws
the Vagrancy Act of 1547 and Sheep Tax of 1548 were appealed
what act was this:
re-established treason laws and helped to reduce radical unpopularity
Treason Act 1550
what act was this:
parish and authorities had to help the less able-bodied
New Poor Law 1552
what law was this:
put extra tax of sheep and wool which was raised by 5%
Sheep Tax 1548
what act was this:
any able-bodied person out of work for more than three days was to be branded with a v and sold into slavery for two years and children of vagrants were to be sold to for apprentices
Vagrancy Act 1547
when was the Western or Prayer Book Rebellion
1549
how did the Prayer Book rebellion occur
. began in Cornwall feared the Act of Uniformity decided to rebel and set up camps in Bodmin
. hostility from rebels against landlords led to only six catholic gentry joining the rebellion
. there were independent uprisings at Devon from Sampford Courtenay, when Devon and Cornish rebels had joined together at Clyst. St Mary
. blockaded near the town of Exeter with 600 meant
who was sent to take down the rebellion
Lord Russel
who were the rebels led by which led to rebellion being harder to take down
Humphrey Arundel
what were the demands of the rebels
> conservative beliefs
restore the act of six articles
restore latin in mass
return cardinal pole
what did Lord Russel believe the rebels were being exploited by
landowners who were taxing and raising tax excessively
