The Yorkshire Rebellion, 1489

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What was it sparked by?

Heavy taxation

Political unrest

Social inequality

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Why did H7 impose the Great Tax?

Fund military campaigns in Brittany and the war against France

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When does the Great Tax get imposed?

January 1489

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When do taxpayers refuse to pay the Great Tax?

April 1489

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How does H7 respond to the refusing of paying?

Sending the Earl of Northumberland to resolve the issue and collect the tax

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When was the Earl of Northumberland assassinated?

28th April 1489

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What did Henry turn to in May 1489?

Military action and a royal army send to suppress the rebellion

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What was the impact of the rebellion?

Reality check on the dissent

Led to stricter enforcement of tax policies by the Crown

Changed how H7 handled future revolts- evolved to an aggressive military response