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Question 1

‘Disputes over the succession to the English throne were the most common cause of rebellion in the period from 1485 to 1603.’ How far do you agree with this view?

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Question 2

“Tudor rebellions were essentially the responses of local communities to local grievances.’ How far do you agree with this view on the causes of Tudor rebellions?

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Question 3

‘The Crown was the most important factor in maintaining political stability in Tudor England.’ How far do you agree with this view?

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Question 4

Assess the importance of the clergy in maintaining political stability in Tudor England.

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Question 5

‘Kildare’s rebellion in 1534 was the major turning point in maintaining political stability in Tudor Ireland.’ How far do you agree?

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Question 6

‘Local authorities were more important than central government in maintaining political stability in the Tudor period.’ How far do you agree?

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Question 7

‘Tudor monarchs maintained the obedience of their subjects in the same way.’ How far do you agree with this judgement?

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Question 8

Assess the role of the nobility in maintaining political stability in Tudor England.

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Question 9

‘Political faction was the most important cause of rebellion in the Tudor period.’ How far do you agree?

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Question 10

‘Henry VII dealt with the problem of rebellion more effectively than any other Tudor monarch.’ How far do you agree with this view?

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Question 11

‘Rebellions in England presented a greater threat to government ministers than to Tudor monarchs.’ How far do you agree with this view?

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Question 12

‘Tudor governments in England and Ireland were slow to respond to the outbreak of rebellion.’ How far do you agree with this view?

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Question 13

How effectively did Tudor governments deal with rebellions in England and Ireland?

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Question 14

‘Propaganda was the most important strategy used by the government to control rebellion in Tudor England.’ How far do you agree?

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Question 15

‘Government strategy in dealing with rebellions in England and Ireland changed little during the Tudor period.’ How far do you agree?

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Question 16

‘Taxation was the main cause of economic rebellions in Tudor England.’ How far do you agree?

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Question 17

‘Tudor rebellions in England failed mainly because of a lack of support.’ How far do you agree with this view?

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Question 18

Assess the reasons why most rebellions under the Tudors ended in failure.

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Question 19

The Pilgrimage of Grace, more than any other rebellion, presented the most serious threat to Tudor government.’ How far do you agree with this view?

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Question 20

‘Poor leadership was the main reason why rebellions in Tudor England failed.’ How far do you agree with this view?

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Question 21

‘Political ambition best explains the involvement of nobles’ factions in Tudor rebellions.’ How far do you agree?

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Question 22

‘Most Tudor governments under-estimated the threat presented by rebellions in England and Ireland.’ How far do you agree?

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Question 23

Assess the reasons for the decline in the frequency of rebellion in England in the period from 1485 to 1603.

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Question 24

How far do you agree that rebellions with foreign support posed the most dangerous threat to Tudor governments?

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Question 25

To what extent did the objectives of Irish rebellions differ from rebellions in England in the period from 1485 to 1603?

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Question 26

‘English rebellions were far more successful than those in Ireland.’ How far do you agree with this view of the period from 1485 to 1603?

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Question 27

Assess the importance of disputes over the succession to the English throne as a cause of rebellion in Tudor England.

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Question 28

‘Social issues were the main cause of rebellion in Tudor England.’ How far do you agree with this view?

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Question 29

To what extent was religious change the main cause of rebellion in England and Ireland in the Tudor period?

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Question 30

‘The Crown was the most important factor in maintaining political stability in Tudor England.’ How far do you agree with this view?

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Question 31

‘Taxation was the main cause of rebellion in the Tudor period.’ How far do you agree?

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