Causes of Wyatt's rebellion

Was opposition to Catholicism the cause? (1)

Leaders of the 4 pronged attack all had P sympathy, area where Wyatt attacked gained most of his support around Maidstone in Kent was religiously radical

Was opposition to Catholicism the cause? (2)

Wyatt received advice from deprived Bishop of Winchester. No prominent members of the plot were Catholic. When rebels reached London they attacked Gardiner’s property

Did M’s marriage to Philip cause it?

It was the occasion of the rebellion, but not the cause, but the timing of the plot suggested it was the main cause

Was it because the faction and many had lost their positions of office cause it?

Mary’s arrival on the throne saw a shake up in local office holding, and many former supporters of Edwardian regime lost positions and saw rebellion as the only way to reverse political decline

Was it due to the fears of Mary being dominated by Philip and England getting dragged into Habsburgs wars?

Would bring Eng no benefit. Proclamation issues against ‘unlawful and rebellious assemblies.’ Rumours of Elizabeth replaced Mary and by Dec 1533 it became a plot

Was it due tot he fear that Spaniards would get the best jobs and patronage cause it?

Hatred of foreigners easily motivated and stories circulated about court being dominated by Spaniards

Was it because of the fact that Wyatt feared he would lose out with Spanish influence?

He didn’t want to lose his position and influence in local society due to arrival of lots of Spaniards

Was it because of the fact that Wyatt was a former supporter of M over Jane cause it?

Loyally served the Tudors as a member of the Kentish gentry, but switched sides after proposed marriage between M and Philip

Was it due to the decline in Kent cloth trade causing employment cause it?

Many who took part in the rebellion came from the area of Cranbrook, which suffered particularly from the slump

Was it due to the fact that Wyatt questioned the marriage treaty which limited P’s role?

Wyatt claimed no guarantees thus would be kept. Easy for him to claim that Spanish rule would result in a loss of liberty, enough evidence to give his claims some precedence

Did fears about foreign rule cause it?

Forces under Norfolk were sent to confront Wyatt and they deserted to the rebels with the cries of ‘we are all Englishmen.’