The Great Rebellion Background Flashcards
Who revolted against Henry?
- Eleanor of Aquitaine
- Richard
- John
- Young Henry
- Rebel supporters
What was the outcome of the rebellion for those rebelling?
Failure
How long did the rebellion last?
18 months
What did those rebelling against Henry have to do as a result of the outcome of the Great Rebellion?
- Family members had to resign themselves to his continuing rule
- They were reconciled him
Why did Young Henry hold his father responsible for the Great Rebellion?
He was very attached to Becket who was his former tutor
Why did Young Henry start the Great Rebellion?
- YH felt that Henry, despite his title, made no actual decisions
- Henry kept YH chronically short of money
Who was Geoffrey?
Henry’s 4th and illegitimate son
When did duke Conan of Brittany die?
1171
What was the problem with Geoffrey and Constance after Duke Conan of Brittany’s death?
They were unmarried
What problems did Geoffrey have since he was unmarried to Constance?
He was in limbo without his own lands
Who encouraged Richard to join the rebellion?
Eleanor
Why did Eleanor encourage Richard to join the rebellion?
Her marriage with Henry had disintegrated
Why was the relationship between Henry and Eleanor disintegrating?
- Henry’s interference in Aquitaine
- Henry’s harsh temper
- Henry’s long standing affairs
- Henry’s involvement in the death of Becket
What did local barons do when they were unhappy with Henry’s rule?
They allied themselves with their sons to recover traditional powers and influence
What was the immediate cause of the rebellion?
Henry’s decision to bequeath 3 castles that were in young Henry’s inheritance
