western rebellion- significance

what happened to the rebels after their final defeat in sampford courtenay?

the rebels were decisively defeated by by the government forces in sampford courtenay and the rebellion collapsed. Many were executed while others were imprisoned or fled.

How many rebels were killed during and after the rebellion?

3,000

How did the rebels respond even in defeat?

remained loyal to their religious cause and resisted government forces

What happened to Robert Welsh after the rebellion?

captured and executed

Where was Robert Welsh executed? why was this symbolic?

hung from a church tower

symbolized punishment for religious defiance

How did the government treat rebel leaders and sympathizers?

executed leaders

harshly punished supporters

why can government action be considered harsh or illegal?

some rebels were killed without trial

property was confiscated

how did the people react to the executions and confiscations?

deepened resentment and hostility to the government in south west

what happened to the Book of common prayer in England after the rebellion?

remained in use

Did the rebels succeed in restoring catholic practices?

no they failed in this way

What does this show about the success or failure of their aims?

This shows the rebellion was unsuccessful in achieving its main aims.

How did the government enforce religious change after the rebellion?

The government continued to enforce Protestant reforms using force.

How did the rebellion affect criticism of Edward Seymour?

increased criticism of him

why was somerset criticised for his handling of the rebellion?

he acted slowly and indecisively which allowed the rebellion to grow

which group feared further uprisings?

the ruling elite

what does the governments reliance on force demonstrate about their authority?

relied heavily on millitary force to maintain control

Why was the Western Rebellion difficult for local gentry to control?

it became too large for them alone to control

How did the scale of the rebellion make it more dangerous than smaller uprisings?

made it a serious and organized threat unlike other smaller disturbances

Why did the government initially misjudge the seriousness of the rebellion?

they underestimated it size and seriousness

why did early attempts to use pardons fail?

the rebels were committed to their religious cause

How did this affect England’s military position in Scotland?

forced england to divert troops away from scotland

why was the threat from france important during this rebellion?

increased pressure on the government

what does this show about the government at the time?

millitarily and politically vulnerable

why were the rebels unable to achieve their aims?

millitary defeat

what were the internal weaknesses of the rebellion which led to its failiure?

lack of coordination with other rebellions weakened its impact

leadership was less organised and effective than needed

why did no rebellions 1547-1553 succeed?

the government always responded with force

in what ways did the western rebellion pose a serious threat?

size

duration

religious force

why was it considered one of the most serious rebellions

that and kett were only two full scale rebellions

why did most other rebellions not reach full scale force?

were put down and controlled by local gentry

How did effective leadership (e.g. local nobles) prevent unrest elsewhere?

Effective nobles (like Henry FitzAlan) could calm unrest through negotiation.

How did the rebellion reveal divisions between social classes?

showed class divisions between peasantry and gentry

Why do some historians argue that class hostility threatened Tudor society?

it was so intense it threatened stability and the hierachy/social structure

How did actions against the gentry reflect deeper resentment?

Attacks on gentry reflected deep resentment of exploitation and inequality

What did the government rely on to restore order?

militia and limited local law enforcement

what influences the government to make response much harder

prospect of civil war

why did the government take such harsh approach to suppression?

to deter future rebellions

How did the rebellion affect government control in the South-West?

more tightly controlled by central government

What dangers did the rebellion reveal?

dangers of rapid religious reform

Why did underlying grievances continue after the rebellion?

the remained unresolved

How far was the Western Rebellion a serious threat to Tudor authority?

serious regional threat

not serious national threat

Why did the rebellion fail despite its scale?

poor coordination

effective strong government response

What is the most important significance of the Western Rebellion?

how dangerous religious change could be

How did it change the way the government dealt with future unrest?

led the government to rely more on force when dealing with unrest

To what extent did the rebellion highlight weaknesses in Tudor rule?

to an extent

especially showed somerset’s weakness