Yorkshire Rebellion Flashcards
1
Q
When did the Yorkshire rebellion occur?
A
1489
2
Q
How long did the Yorkshire rebellion last?
A
Under one month
3
Q
Where did the Yorkshire rebellion take place?
A
Yorkshire (it literally says it in the rebellion if you get this wrong go to sleep and try again tomorrow)
4
Q
What was the main cause of the Yorkshire rebellion?
A
Collection of Subsidy for foreign policies- Brittany War
5
Q
What were the other causes of the Yorkshire rebellion?
A
-Poor harvest in 1488 increased levels of poverty
6
Q
Who led the Yorkshire rebellion?
A
- Robert Chamber, a yeoman of York
- Sir John Egremont
7
Q
How threatening was the Yorkshire rebellion?
A
Low, lack of support, no march south, no dynastic aims
8
Q
Was the Yorkshire rebellion a success?
A
Yes, subsidies were stopped from being taken.
9
Q
Why did the Yorkshire rebellion succeed?
A
- Easy to solve
- North needed to be kept happy for Henry VII to remain in power
