Henry VIII , Edward IV, Mary I and Elizabeth I Rebellions

Question 1

List all rebellions with dates from H8 to E1

Answer 1

1536-7: Pilgrimage of Grace​

1549: Western Rebellion​

1549: Kett’s Rebellion​

1554: Wyatt’s Rebellion​

1569: Northern Rebellion​

1593: Tyrone’s Rebellion​

1601: Essex’s Rebellion​

Question 2

What was the cause of the Western Rebellion

Answer 2

The new Book of Common Prayer, which sought to further erode traditional Catholic liturgical practices, was poorly received in the religiously conservative western counties

Question 3

What was the cause of Ketts rebellion

Answer 3

widespread resentment towards the enclosure of common land by wealthy landowners in Norfolk

Question 4

What was the cause of Wyatt’s Rebellion

Answer 4

opposition to Queen Mary I’s planned marriage to Philip II of Spain. This marriage was seen as a threat to English national independence and a potential weakening of the throne

Question 5

What was the cause of the Northen Rebellion

Answer 5

opposed Queen Elizabeth I’s Protestant religious reforms and desired the restoration of Catholicism in England. They also sought to replace Elizabeth with Mary, Queen of Scots and due to loss of power as the council of the north is controlled by southners

Question 6

What was the cause of Tyrone’s Rebellion​

Answer 6

the ongoing Tudor conquest of Ireland, the English Crown’s policies of plantation (taking land and settling it with English people), and the imposition of Protestantism

Question 7

What was the cause of the Essex’s Rebellion

Answer 7

Essex wanted to get rid of the influence of Cecil at court and to make Elizabeth declare James VI of Scotland as her successor

Question 8

Goverment Reponse to Western Rebellion

Answer 8

the government of Edward VI initially attempted a negotiated solution, but ultimately employed a military force to suppress the uprising

Question 9

Goverment Reponse to Ketts rebellion

Answer 9

First they tried to nogatiate but that failed so the the government first sent a small force but this was defeated, leaving Kett in control of Norwich and surrounding areas. Later, the government deployed a larger army, led by the Earl of Warwick, which ultimately defeated the rebels

Question 10

Goverment Reponse to Wyatt’s Rebellion

Answer 10

The rebellion was suppressed, and many rebels were executed, including Thomas Wyatt. While some rebel leaders were executed, many commoners were pardoned or fined. The government also took steps to prevent future rebellions by imprisoning Princess Elizabeth.

Question 11

Goverment Reponse to Northern Rebellion

Answer 11

Elizabeth I’s initial reaction involved sending a large army to crush the rebellion, which was partially successful as most rebels retreated upon hearing the army’s approach. The rebellion resulted in the execution of Northumberland

Question 12

Goverment Reponse to Tyrone’s Rebellion​

Answer 12

A new army was sent to Ireland under the leadership of Robert Devereux, earl of Essex who did a secert peace treaty which failed horribley as it was never his job and had to be beaten in 1598

Question 13

Goverment Reponse to Essex’s Rebellion

Answer 13

The government had taken precautions It doubled the guards at the palace at Whitehall, making it impossible for Essex and his followers to attempt to seize control of the court as they had originally planned