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1
Q

How old was Lambert Simnel and what is he described to be?

A

Was 10 years old and described to be an imposter

2
Q

Who manipulated and groomed Simnel?

A

Richard Simons

3
Q

Who did Lovell and John De la Pole flee to and why?

A

Fled to Marget Burgandy for support and money to gather an army

4
Q

How many German troops were gathered?

A

2,000

5
Q

Who were the German troops led by?

A

Martin Schwartz

6
Q

Where was the Yorkist power base located where did John de la Pole and Lovell go?

A

Ireland

7
Q

What happened to Simnel when he was greeted in Ireland?

A

He was crowned King of Dublin

8
Q

Why was Henry worried about Percy?

A

He did nothing to stop the rebellion and was the same person who stood on the sidelines of the Battle of Bosworth

9
Q

What was the Role of Percy, Earl of Northumberland?

A

He was the Local lord and first In line of defence against rebelling

10
Q

what senior noble did Henry lose support of?

A

Earl of Lincoln (John De La pole)

11
Q

What measure did Henry take to control this uprising?

A

He pardoned former rebels to help him

12
Q

Did the Earl of Lincoln’s army have much support when it landed in Furness?

A

No, support was limited (not what he anticipated).

13
Q

Why did the uprising not gain much local support?

A

The locals were suspicious of the Irish soldiers and were concerned about another civil war

14
Q

How many troops did Lincoln’s army consist of?

A

8,000

15
Q

How many troops did Henry’s army have?

A

12,000

16
Q

Why did Simnel affair fail?

A

The Earl of Lincoln, Schwartz, Broughton and Geraldine leaders of the fight were all killed

17
Q

What was the final result of those who took part in the Simnel Uprising?

A

Symonds was given a life sentence, Simnel was pardoned due to being too young and groomed and was then given a posion in the Royal Household Kitchen, those who supported the cause were removed from their titles and were persecuted.