Leaders Of Rebellion Robert Kett

Question 1

Briefly who was kett

Answer 1

Tanner ( someone who worked with leather and hides) , from social group of aristans and yeomen farmers, not member of gentry but was a landowner

Question 2

What kind of leader was he

Answer 2

Idealistic , disciplined and structured, very persuasive

Question 4

What tactics did he use

Answer 4

Court of justice in which gentry members put on trail (demonstrate a government without the need of gentry) , used wrists and commissions helped to persuade other local communities and officials to co- operate as made them less aggressive, rebels took moral high ground

Question 5

Why was he leadership so important

Answer 5

Meant rebels behaved peacefully and therefore gained more support, persuasive managed to gain 16,000 followers, rebels able to act as a model government

Question 6

What mistakes did he make

Answer 6

As Warwick cut off rebels supplies kett panicked and moved to Dussinadale tactical disaster as on Mousehold rebels were well protected , lacked military skilled