Lincolshire Rising

Question 1

Name the supporters of the Lincolnshire rising

Answer 1

Nicholas melton , vicor of church at Louth , gentry and Jps and monks from Lincolnshire abbeys .

Question 2

Give at least three reasons of the seriousness of the Lincolnshire rebellion

Answer 2

Numbers gained to 10,000 men , local nobility fled, support of religious figures (church normally help to keep order) , speed to which the rebellion took place, also in contact with rebels from Yorkshire increased threat in government

Question 3

Give at least 3 reasons why rebellion was not as serious

Answer 3

Very quickly put down , leadership of gentry half hearted and no nobility joined , no risk of a battle , rebels loyal to Henry and did not wish to challenge his rule