The Western Rebellion

When was the Western Rebellion

1549

What was the Western Rebellion

Opposed the introduced of the Book of Common Prayer

Where did it take place

Devon, Cornwall, Dorset

Who led it

Local clergy

Numbers involved

6000

Religious causes

Opposition to the introduction of the Book of Common Prayer

Objected the English services

Against closure of chantries, removal of RC symbols etc

Economic and Social Causes

Poll tax on sheep

Concern about inflation, price of wheat and enclosure

Political causes

Local political vacuum - no noble in charge

Reasons for failure

No cross regional cooperation

Not directed against the King

No attempt to march on London

Lack of elite leadership

Reasons it was a threat

Local nobles failed to take action

Problem raising forces against rebels

Rebels rejected government religious policies