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1
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How big was the Cornish rising in support?

A

15,000

2
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How big was the pilgrimage of grace in support?

A

40,000

3
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How big was the Amicable Grant in support?

A

10,000

4
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How big was ketts Rebellion in support?

A

15,000

5
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How big was Wyatt’s rebellion in support?

A

5,000

6
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How big was the northern earls rebellion in support?

A

5,000

7
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How big was Essex’s rebellion in support?

A

300

8
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Why did the support for rebellions decline?

A
  • Failure- people saw that rebellions achieved nothing
  • Social groups that often led rebellions were incorporated into the state through poor law administrators
  • Later rebellions were noble led and lacked popular support
9
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What were the 2 periods where rebellions were most frequent?

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  • Under Henry VII, as he had obtained the throne through force
  • There were alternative claimants that foreign powers would be wiling to fun

-The mid tudor period of 1536-54 - the crown was weak due to religious turmoil and rule from a minor and a female

10
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Why did the frequency of rebellions decline under Elizabeth?

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  • The tudors were more secure and removed rivals
  • The Elizabethan church settlement removed religious tensions
  • Social and economic problems peaked in the 1540s
  • The role of the JPs and Lord Lieutenants was developed under Mary and Elizabeth and helped to deal with issues
  • The gentry were less willing to lead rebellions
  • Parliament and law courts were used more frequently to resolve disputes
11
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How did duration fluctuate?

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  • Rebellions further away form London lasted longer because of the time taken to raise and send a force
  • Rebellions in the north and southwest lasted longer
  • Government underestimation resulted in a longer time to suppress
  • Rebellions near or in London lasted a short time