Western Rebellion Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Who was stabbed to death for removing images from churches?
A
William Body
2
Q
What was the governments response to the murder of William Body?
A
Hang, draw and quarter 10 men involved
3
Q
When and where did the Western Rebellion break out?
A
•June 1549
•Bodmin
4
Q
What religion was the Western Rebellion?
A
Catholic
5
Q
Who drew up the list of demands in the Western Rebellion?
A
Priests
6
Q
What was the Western rebels’ battle cry?
A
Kill the Gentlemen
7
Q
What gentryman was killed in the Western Rebellion?
A
William Helyons
8
Q
What and when was the battle the Western rebels were defeated?
A
•Battle Samford and Courtenay
•16th Aug 1549
9
Q
How many rebels died in the Western Rebellion?
A
3,000
10
Q
What happened at the Battle of Clyst St Mary and when?
A
•900 were bound gagged and had their throats slit
•August 5
