What two rebellions occured
Ketts
Western
1549 was the WORST YEAR IN THE TUDOR PERIOD
Western prayer book causes
Religious grievances. Rebels wanted a reverse on religious change since H8.
1547 chantries act and the 1549 act of uniformity devastated the religious experience within the country.
Also because of Sheep Tax. Insensitive local officials worsened the situation
Common prayer book = ‘A christmas game’
How was the Western Prayer book dealt with
Group of english troops and foreign mercenaries dealt with the rebellion. Army under Lord Russel
Ketts Rebellion causes
- Hatred of insensitive government officials (Enclosure commision, yet nothing done.)
- Resentment of landowners and the Norfolk foldcourse system (right to enclose land)
- Release of frustrations
How was Kett’s rebellion dealt with
1st attempt failed - army under Earl of Northampton was humiliatingly defeated
2nd attempt successful - Army under Earl of Warwick (Northumberland) Kett convicted of high treason and hanged
