Ketts rebellion Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Causes
A
-Hatred for local govt officials
-Resentment over enclosures
-Release of pent up frustrations about the maladminstrisation of the Howard’s
2
Q
Who was the leader of the rebellion ?
A
Robert Kett
3
Q
When did this rebellion take place?
A
1549
4
Q
Where did this rebellion take place?
A
East anglia
5
Q
events
A
-Rebels begin to fire on the city
-Rebels capture Norwich
-Warwick failed to recapture Norwich
-Rebels defeated by Northumberland
6
Q
What is the significance of this rebellion?-
A
-Northumberland was successful in defeating the rebels
-Relied heavily on foreign mercenaries.
-Kett was hung
