Rebellions under Edward

Question 1

Three counties that saw major rebellions in 1549?

Answer 1

Cornwall, Devon and Norfolk

Question 2

Who was persuaded to lead the Western Rebellion by the local priests?

Answer 2

Sir Arundell (the only elite)

Question 3

What happened to the Western gentleman who tried to reason with the rebels and persuade dissidents and go home?

Answer 3

He was attacked, robbed and murdered in Devon

Question 4

Who was sent deal the Western Rebellions?

Answer 4

Lord Russells

Question 5

How many casualties were there in the Western Rebellion?

Answer 5

3000- 4000 (3000 killed)

Question 6

How many sets of rebels demands were there in the Western Rebellion?

Answer 6

2- one written by the clergy and one re-written to have more accurate aims (related to economic- not just religious)

Question 7

What were the Western Rebels demands lacking?

Answer 7

deference

Question 8

What social standing in Kett?

Answer 8

a gentleman

Question 9

Where did the Ketts rebels set up camp?

Answer 9

Mousehold Heath

Question 10

How many men joined Ketts on Mousehold Heath?

Answer 10

16,000

Question 11

Who failed to deal with the Ketts rebels?

Answer 11

Northampton

Question 12

Who was sent as a second trial to deal with the Ketts rebels?

Answer 12

Northumberland

Question 13

What did Northumberland do to the rebels?

Answer 13

Hang them without trial (illegal)

Question 14

What were the main differences between the Ketts and Western demands?

Answer 14

Deference and Religion

Question 15

What were the two main consequences of the rebellions?

Answer 15

Somerset was discredited

Northumberland gained control of the army

Question 16

What religion were the rebels in the western rebellion?

Answer 16

Catholic rebellion

Question 17

Where was the western rebellion?

Answer 17

Cornwall and Devon

Question 18

When did the Western rebellion start?

Answer 18

10th June 1549

Question 19

What triggered the western rebellion?

Answer 19

William Body (protestant reformer) removes Catholic imagery. The government ignore this action which the people then fear for their souls

Question 20

Other than William Body and religious concerns, why else did the Western rebellion initiate?

Answer 20

Sheep tax and economic concerns

Question 21

What happened to William Body?

Answer 21

He was mobbed and murdered

Question 22

What did the Western Rebels demands lack?

Answer 22

Lacked consistency and true reflection of demands

Lacked deference

Question 23

How did the wealthy respond to the Western rebellion?

Answer 23

Provided poor relief- sold firewood and food cheaply/ cost free

Question 24

How did the wealthy’s poor relief impact the western rebellion?

Answer 24

it eased the situation

Question 25

Where did the Ketts rebellion take place

Answer 25

Norfolk to Norwich- camping at Mousehold Heath

Question 26

What are the causes for the Ketts rebellion?

Answer 26

Enclosure, land, rents and inflation concerns. Viewed landowners as greedy and disapproved of the local government breakdown. Viewed them as being corrupt and abusing privileges. Called for an end of serfdom (slavery)

Question 27

What religious stance were the Ketts rebels? Did they have any religious demands?

Answer 27

Protestant. Demands were only for more priest involvement

Question 28

Who were targeted in the Ketts rebellion?

Answer 28

The wealthy. One member of the gentry tried to negotiate and was attacked and stolen from. Fortunate to escape with his life.

Question 29

What was the precondition of both rebellions?

Answer 29

Rise in population. Population at 3 million so resources were being strained for more mouths to feed. Therefore, the issues over enclosure were exacerbated as lack of access to crops meant needs weren't met.

Question 30

How did prices, agriculture and economic policy contribute to the rebellions?

Answer 30

Prices had rose between 1546-49 but wages stayed the same. Failing harvests. Somerset didn't stop debasement.

Question 31

Why did people feel it was okay to rise against Somerset.

Answer 31

Poor mans best friend. | Had little royal authority and little respect

Question 32

How were government failings a cause for the rebellions?

Answer 32

High government feared rebels reflected in the vagrancy act. Poor relief was at parish level. Somerset showed sympathy but gave lack of action due to the Scottish war

Question 33

How were the confusion over poor reliefs the cause for rebellions?

Answer 33

The people expected central government to sort out poverty and starvation but it is the local government's duty to help.

Question 34

What rebellions did England see in 1549?

Answer 34

Had minor uprisings across the country. 23 countries were affected but they were all dealt successfully dealt with by authorities. Geographically, this was very threatening for the government.

Question 35

How was the Ketts rebellion serious?

Answer 35

Took government resources to the breaking point Undermined Somerset to the point where he needed to be replaced afterwards Tried to force a government reaction

Question 36

How did the Ketts rebellion demonstrate legitimacy?

Answer 36

Disciplined actions- implemented rules The owner of the torn down fences remained unharmed- showing little evidence of desire for violence. Clear sighted aims in deference Mousehold Heath was effectively organised Legal procedures were followed and the importance of order and tradition

Question 37

Why was the Ketts rebellion not serious?

Answer 37

No support from any real power.

Question 38

How was the Western rebellion serious?

Answer 38

Required numerous battles to defeat. Aggressive demands Troops had to be brought back from Scotland Government feared such mass protest

Question 39

How was the Western Rebellion not serious?

Answer 39

``` Didn't aim to remove Edward Wanted small religious change Lack of support from nobles/ gentry No unity Didn't coordinate between regions Government feared but weren't overwhelmed. ```

Question 40

What were the consequences of the rebellions?

Answer 40

Later led to a coup against Somerset Military demands were a turning point on foreign policy Little impact on the government- no changes made in response to the rebels demands