Main Events of the Rebellion Flashcards
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What happened in May 1568?
Mary Queen of Scots arrived and there was the plot to marry her to Norfolk
What had to be abandoned on the 6th of October 1569?
Westmorlands and Northumberlands plans too rebel after Norfolk withdrew his support this lead their Earls to waver in their descion.
Why did the Earl of Sussex call Westmorland and Northumberland to be questioned at the council of the north?
He himself had been friends with Norfolk and he had heard rumours of Westmorland and Northumberland so he was attempting to prove his loyalty to Elizabeth. The Meeting ended with the men being cautiously let go.
What did Elizabeth order on the 24th of October 1569?
Elizabeth was still suspicious so she ordered Westmorland and Northumberland to come to court in London which she did against the advice of the Duke of Sussex.
What happened on the 9th of November 1569?
The rebellion started.
What had happened in the first week of November 1569?
Supporters of the Earl of Westmorland were beginning to meet at his castle at Brancepeth at County Durham. Many resented Elizabeth’s religious policies and his followers persuaded the reluctant Earl of Northumberland to join the rebellion as they said the Earl of Sussex was about to capture hi. The gentry who were loyal to Elizabeth began to gather at Barnard Castle.
Who were the gentry opposed to the rebellion led by?
Sir George Bowes, the steward of Barndard Castle who remained loyal to Elizabeth during the rebellion despite coming from severe pressure from the rebels.
What happened at the very start of the rebellion?
The rebels marched on Durham cathedral where they all celebrated Mass and destroyed all signs of protestantism. They then returned to Brancepeth where they could better defend themselves.
What happened on the 15th of November 1569?
The rebels marched South the rebels aiming to raise the County of Yorkshire.
What proclamations did the rebels issue as they marched South?
Ones saying that they were Elizabeth’s loyal subjects and that they were protecting her from advisors such as William Cecil who had persuaded her to attack Catholicism. This reinforced the idea that they were acting for the good of the country.
What had happened by the 22nd of November 1569?
The rebels had marched to Bramham Moor.
Why was Braham Moor such a strategic junction?
The road which joined York to towns such as Tadcaster was met by the roman road which linked London to the North. Gaining control of this meant that they could threaten York, a centre of northern goverment and they could block any troops marching north from London or South from Newcastle. They could also have marched South to rescue Mary Queen of Scots
How far away from Bramham Moore was Mary Queen of Scots?
40 miles in Tutbury Castle.
How many soldiers and horsemen had the rebels attracked by late November 1569?
3,800 foot soldiers and 1,600 horsemen. The horsemen were a particular threat as they showed that the rebels were well equipped.
Why did the Earl of Sussex find himself trapped in York?
He only had 400 horsemen. He tried to raise a larger army of 1,500 footmen but was not able to gain the support of the local gentry. The rebels controlled so much of the North that Sussex stopped sending letters incase they’d be intercepted.
What message did Lord Hudson manage to send to London?
He sent a message to William Cecil warning them of the rebels advance South and told him to move Mary from Tutbury which he did.
What happened on the 24th of November 1569?
The rebels retreated from Bramham Moor and retreated to Brancepeth.
What were the 4 reasons that the rebels retreated?
- They had heard rumours that a larger army was being organised further South by the Earl of Warwick. 2. They may have heard mary had been moved from Tutbury to Coventry. 3. The rebels realised that Westmorland and Northumberlands support was only really located in the north. 4. The Earl of Derby remained loyal to Elizabeth so lancashire and Cheshire did not raise in rebellion
What happened in early December 1569?
The rebels besieged Barnard Castle whilst another group seiged Hartlepool. They had received a message promising them support from the Spanish who they expected to land there but they never did.
What city did the rebels manage to seize and how?
Durham in November 1569. It was an important administrative centre in the north but was not heavily fortified. It was also the centre of rebellion due to the religious and political tensions that had existed there.
Of the recorded participants of the northern rebellion how many came from county Durham?
794
What act had caused particular resentment by the Catholics or the Bishop of Durham?
The destruction of the banner representin St cuthbert
What 2 factors prove the importance of Durham?
When the rebellion started they went destroyed the protestant symbols and had mass there. After the council of the North was reorganised in 1572, the city and its region were brought under the councils direct control.
Why was seige of Barnard Castle such an issue for Elizabeth?
It guarded the river Tees and was one of the keys to guarding the surrounding region. As the rebellion progressed it had become a refuge for goverment supporters.
