The Yorkshire Rebellion (1489) and the Cornish Rebellion (1497) (OCR A-Level History A): Quizzes

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The Yorkshire Rebellion (1489) and the Cornish Rebellion (1497)
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In which year did the Yorkshire Rebellion occur?

1489

Why did Henry VII raise taxation in 1489?

To assist Brittany vs France

What additional burden worsened Yorkshire's response to taxation in 1489?

Poor harvest

What happened to the Earl of Northumberland during the Yorkshire Rebellion?

He died in a scuffle

What was the fate of John á Chambre, leader of the Yorkshire Rebellion?

He was hanged for treason

What happened to the tax collection for the Brittany campaign after the Yorkshire Rebellion?

It failed

In which year did the Cornish Rebellion take place?

1497

How many people marched during the Cornish Rebellion?

15,000

Where did the Cornish rebels face the King's forces?

Blackheath

Who were the three ringleaders of the Cornish Rebellion?

Joseph, Touchet, Audley

Who replaced Northumberland as Earl after the Yorkshire Rebellion?

Earl of Surrey

In which year did the King grant compensation to the Cornish grievances?

1508

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