Rebellions Flashcards
What were the 2 rebellions that fell under Edwards reign
Kett and West
What year was seen as the worst in the whole Tudor period
1549
Why was 1549 the worst year
Closest thing to a class war due to disorder nationally
What is the Western rebellion also know as
Prayer book rebellion
What was the cause of the western rebellion
Sheep tax and poor harvest
How many rebels were in the western rebellion
7000
Where did the western rebellion start
Devon and Cornwall then besieged Exeter
Who was the leader of the western rebellion
Earl of Arundel
How were the rebels defeated in the western rebellion
John Russell and his army put them down in the battle of fenny bridges
What happened to Arundel after the rebellion
Was executed
How long did the western rebellion last
2 and a half months
Why did the Kett rebellion start
Hatred of local officials and abuse by landowners
Who led the Kett rebellion
Robert Kett
What was Robert Kett’s job and why was the significant
Farmer, he had been directly effected
How many rebels were in the kett rebellion
16,000
