Western rebellion

Question 1

Causes

Answer 1

-Religious grievances- the new book of common prayer
-Wanted to reverse religious reforms which were destroying the way people experienced religion
-Distrust between the rural labourers + landowners
-Grievances on taxation- sheep tax
-Growing resentment of the activities of William Body- a commissioner

Question 2

What is it also known as?

Answer 2

-The prayer book rebellion

Question 3

When did it start?

Answer 3

1549

Question 4

Where did it occur?

Answer 4

-Devon + Cornwall

Question 5

events

Answer 5

-formation of Cornish rebel camp near Bodmin
-Under the leadership of Humphrey Arundel
-A list of complaints were made.
- start of Devon rebellion at Stamford Courtenay
-They persuaded the priest to hold traditional catholic mass
-rebels defeated at clyst heath
- final defeat at Stamford Courtenay

Question 6

Who defeated them?

Answer 6

-Lord Russell using foreign mercenaries

Question 7

What was the significance?

Answer 7

-Showed how Somerset didn’t take rebellions seriously.
-It was dealt with successfully as they were able to put down the rebels