The Revolt Of The Northern Earls Flashcards
(23 cards)
Why did the majority of people in the North stay loyal to catholicism
Elizabeth was far away in London and had little authority there
What were the causes of the Northern Earls revolting
(Earls their followers)
The earls and their followers wanted Catholicism restored in England and they were unhappy with Elizabeth I’s Protestant reforms
Who were the main people involved in the Revolt of the Northern Earls
Thomas Percy Earl of Northumberland
Charles Neville Earl of Westmorland
Thomas Howard (Duke of Norfolk)
Mary Queen of Scots
Who told Queen Elizabeth that the revolt of the Northern Earls was going to happen
Robert Dudley (Earl of Leicester)
When did the Rebels take Durahm Cathedral and what did they do there
They took it on the 14th of Nov 1569 and held Catholic mass
When did the revolt start
9th of November 1569
Why did the revolt of the northern earls fail
Spanish Troops never arrived
Mary Queen of Scots was moved to Coventry
They didn’t get the people’s support
Elizabeth raised an army of 14,000 men
What were the consequences of the Revolt (Northern Earls)
A papal bull was created
it was a reaction to Queen Elizabeth I’s religious policies and a culmination of growing tensions between Catholic Europe and Protestant England.
What was the significance of the revolt of the northern earls
First and most serious rebellious act by catholics against elizabeth
What was the plan of the revolt of the Northen Earlers
Earl of northumberland and westmorland would raise an army
take control of durham and would then march south to join the duke of norfolk’s troops
Several thousand spanish troops would land in hartlepool to help and the queen could be overthrown and mary put on the throne
What was Elizabeth and Mary’s relationship like after the revolt
Elizabeth was unsure on whether to hand her over to the scottish lords or allow her to go abroad so she kept her in England (worsened the relationship)
When were the rebels forced to retreat in the revolt of the northern earls
24th November 1569
What were the Protestant reforms made by Elizabeth I
She made the Act of Uniformity
This made Protestantism Englands official faith and also set rules out for religious practise and worship in a prayer book
Elizabeth attempted to keep some Catholic traditions in hopes to keep the people happy
What is a papal bull
It is an official decree from the Catholic church which is issued by the Pope
What were the causes of the Northern Earls revolting
(Earls influence)
The earls had lost a lot of influence in court since Elizabeth’s arrival.
What were the causes of the Northern Earls revolting
(Englands Future)
Elizabeth refused to name an heir or marry creating uncertainty over England’s future
What were the causes of the Northern Earls revolting
(Mary Queen of Scots)
Mary queen of scots was a figurehead who could replace Elizabeth and solve the problems
What were the causes of the Northern Earls revolting
(Earls difficulties)
Many of the Northern Earls has faced financial difficulties due to the loss of land and income
What were the consequences of the Revolt (Northern Earls)
Rebels
450 rebels were excecuted
What were the consequences of the Revolt (Northern Earls)
The Earl of Northumberland
The Earl of Northumberland was excecuted
What were the consequences of the Revolt (Northern Earls)
Mary Queen of Scots
Mary Queen of Scots was not excecuted along with Thomas Howard (Duke of Norfolk )which angered the Privy council
What were the consequences of the Revolt (Northern Earls)
(What did the revolt prompt)
Prompted Harsher treatment of Catholics
What were the consequences of the Revolt (Northern Earls)
Power and influence
Power and influence of northern earls ended
