Prayer book rising was people’s demonstrations of anger VS reformation Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
in 1549 what was implemented and what did it lead to
A
1549 new prayer book
resentment across country
in south-west coincided with sheep tax = impact peasants + land owners
2
Q
who directed prayer book rebellion and what did they want
A
a corning landowner , Humphrey Arundell
rebels want return to practice under Henry VIII
3
Q
in prayer book rising how many people marched and to where and when and what did they do
A
july 1549
2000 matched to exeter
laid siege to city
4
Q
what did lord russel do and how big was the army
A
russel and 8000 strong royal army
suppressed rebels
broke siege and perused rebels to cornwall
4000 died
deaths of leaders such as Robert welsh = few consider resisting again
