edward vi: society

How does John Guy describe 1549?

' The closest thing Tudor England came to a class war'

What were reasons for rebellions and unrest?

religion

tax

agrarian grievances

When was the Western rebellion?

1549

What caused the (prayer book)Western Rebellion?

changes to religion imposed by the BOCM but also grievances over tax and sheep tax.

Where did the Western Rebellion begin?

devon and cornwall

How easily was the western rebellion suppressed?

slow government response and the rebels besieged exeter. eventually suppressed at clyst heath with the help of foreign mercenaries

When was Kett's Rebellion?

1549

What caused Kett's rebellion?

class antagonism and many rebels wanted the government to act upon the reforms promised by somerset

Who led Kett's rebellion?

Robert Kett

How easily was the ketts rebellion suppressed?

initially difficult as earl of northamptons army defeated and rebels able to capture norwich. eventually earl of northumberland's army defeats rebels and mass executions.