The Northern Rebellion (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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When was the Northern Rebellion?
When was the Northern Rebellion?
1569-1570
Alternative name for Northern Rebellion
Alternative name for Northern Rebellion
Revolt of the Northern Earls
Two main leaders of Northern Rebellion
Two main leaders of Northern Rebellion
Thomas Percy (Earl of Northumberland) & Charles Neville (Earl of Westmorland)
Mary Queen of Scots' role in rebellion
Mary Queen of Scots' role in rebellion
Imprisoned figurehead; pathway to Catholic restoration & legitimate Catholic alternative to Elizabeth
Duke of Norfolk's plan with Mary
Duke of Norfolk's plan with Mary
Marry Mary Queen of Scots to claim English throne
Main religious motivation of rebels
Main religious motivation of rebels
Restore Catholic practices across England
Protestant Bishop of Durham appointed 1561
Protestant Bishop of Durham appointed 1561
James Pilkington
Political grievance of Northern Earls
Political grievance of Northern Earls
Excluded from court & government; resented Elizabeth's 'new men' advisors (Cecil, Dudley, Forster)
Symbolic rebel action at Durham Cathedral
Symbolic rebel action at Durham Cathedral
Took control and celebrated Mass
Who discovered the marriage plot?
Who discovered the marriage plot?
Robert Dudley
Why rebellion failed: foreign support
Why rebellion failed: foreign support
No Spanish military support arrived (no ships at Hartlepool)
Why rebellion failed: popular support
Why rebellion failed: popular support
Limited support; northern landowners remained loyal to Elizabeth
Why rebellion failed: economic reason
Why rebellion failed: economic reason
Landowners benefited from dissolution of monasteries & feared losing land
Major consequence for Mary Queen of Scots
Major consequence for Mary Queen of Scots
Proved she couldn't be trusted; damaged her credibility
Pope's action against Elizabeth in 1570
Pope's action against Elizabeth in 1570
Excommunicated her and called for her deposition