Nature Flashcards
(48 cards)
Who led the Simnel Rebellion (1487), and what was its main dynastic threat?
John de la Pole, Earl of Lincoln, backed by Margaret of Burgundy and Irish nobility; posed a significant dynastic threat to Henry VII.
What foreign support did Warbeck (1497) receive, and why was this significant?
Supported by France and Scotland, challenging Henry VII’s legitimacy by claiming to be Richard of Shrewsbury.
Who led Wyatt’s Rebellion (1554), and what were his motivations?
Sir Thomas Wyatt, a gentry leader opposed to Mary I’s marriage to Philip of Spain and potential re-Catholicisation.
What made the leadership of the Northern Rebellion (1569) particularly threatening?
Led by Catholic Earls of Northumberland and Westmorland; aimed to replace Elizabeth I with Mary, Queen of Scots.
Why was Essex’s leadership in 1601 a unique threat to Elizabeth I?
Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, was a disgraced court favourite who attempted a coup; posed an internal court faction threat.
How did Silken Thomas (1534) challenge English authority in Ireland?
Irish noble Thomas Fitzgerald rebelled against the English crown after the execution of his father; highlighted instability in Ireland.
What religious and political aims defined the Pilgrimage of Grace (1536)?
Sought reversal of the Dissolution of the Monasteries and restoration of traditional Catholic practices.
What economic grievances drove Kett’s Rebellion (1549)?
Protested enclosure, corruption of local officials, and socio-economic inequality.
What caused the Cornish Rebellion (1497)?
Protested a tax to fund war against Scotland; rooted in regional and economic discontent.
What tax sparked the Amicable Grant resistance (1525)?
Opposed Wolsey’s non-parliamentary tax; widespread passive resistance.
What were Wyatt’s (1554) objectives beyond religious opposition?
Aimed to stop Mary I’s marriage to Philip of Spain and prevent foreign influence.
What was the main religious aim of the Northern Rebellion (1569)?
To depose Elizabeth I and restore Catholicism via Mary, Queen of Scots.
Why was the Cornish Rebellion (1497) regionally significant?
Originated in Cornwall, far from London, illustrating regional autonomy and anti-centralism.
What regions were central to the Pilgrimage of Grace (1536)?
Yorkshire and Lincolnshire—deeply traditional and Catholic areas.
Where did Kett’s Rebellion (1549) take place and why?
Norfolk—suffered from enclosure and poor governance.
What was strategic about Wyatt’s (1554) route?
Based in Kent; attempted a direct march on London, raising threat levels.
How did the location of the Northern Rebellion (1569) reflect its nature?
The North was remote, conservative, and Catholic—ideal for opposition.
What does Silken Thomas’s rebellion show about English control in Ireland?
Showed the difficulty of enforcing Tudor rule in Ireland, a region with different power structures.
Why was the Pilgrimage of Grace (1536) notable in duration?
Lasted several months; showed sustained, organised discontent.
How long did Kett’s Rebellion last and what does that suggest?
Several weeks; indicates structured local support and persistent grievances.
What was the duration and outcome of Wyatt’s Rebellion (1554)?
Brief but intense; quickly escalated into a direct threat to the capital.
How long did the Northern Rebellion (1569) last?
A few weeks; fizzled out due to lack of wider support and royal retaliation.
Why was the Essex Rebellion (1601) unusually short?
Collapsed within a day due to poor planning and lack of support.
What was the significance of the short duration of the Simnel Rebellion?
Though short, it led to the Battle of Stoke, showing that even brief uprisings could pose serious military threats.
