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To what extent did socio-economic discontent lead to a mid-tudor crisis? -…
To what extent did socio-economic discontent lead to a mid-tudor crisis?
Wyatt rebellion (1554)
This rebellion occurred only a year after Mary took the throne, and was a
reaction to her marriage to Philip.
People were worried that the marriage would lead to England becoming dominated by Spain and a strengthening of Catholic influence.
Though, intially, 4 uprisings were planned, only the Wyatt rebellion in Kent materialised.
Wyatt led rebels into London, but became blocked at Ludgate, Wyatt was caught and executed. Lady Jane Grey and her father were also executed. Elizabeth (Mary's sister and soon-to-be Elizabeth 1) was imprisoned in the tower of London for a short time!
The Wyatt rebellion was likely the least threatening of the 3 rebellions, though it led to the execution of Lady Jane Grey and the imprisonment of Elizabeth, the rebels barely got far at all. DISAGREE.
Kett's rebllion (1549)
1549 - Discontent about enclosure.
In the Midlands and East Anglia agarian and social grievances were most important, with the Council receiving numerous reports of riots and of uprooting of enclosures. Robert Kett, initially targeted by the protesters, joined them and became their leader
Rural communities, especially in Norfolk, suffered as landowners fenced off land that peasants needed to graze animals.
[15k rebels demanded - ending illegal enclosures, - fair rents, - improved treatment of peasants by landlords
The rebellion did initially pose a threat as the government initially were unable to shut it down, the rebels even captured Norwich
HOWEVER, the rebellion was very quickly shut down in the Battle of Dussindale where 3k rebels were killed. Warwick led an army!!
Kett was also captured an killed in 1549
Kett's rebellion therefore, though initially posing a threat, was very effectively and seriously put down, exhibiting the strength of the government and the tudors. Thus, this does not show a mid-tudor crisis. DISAGREE
Prayer Book rebellion (Western rebellion) (1549)
Known as the prayer book rebellion, and thus prompted by religious grievances. Described as the 'prayer book rebellion' on account of the description by the rebels of the new
Book of Common Prayer as a 'Christmas Game.'
The book of common prayer replaced Latin Mass services with that of those in English.
The rebels had had little chance to experience the new prayer book and the actual religious grievances ran much deeper. The rebels wanted to reverse the religious reforms which were destroying the way in which people had experienced religion. Both the traditional rituals of the church services and much of the Church's wider role in the community had gone.
Was also spurred by a resentment for the 1549
sheep tax
, which they regarded as an imposition by an uncaring and ignorant government in London
Took place in the South west. Rebels advanced on Exeter, laying siege to the city for several weeks
Government forces under Lord Russel were initially delayed but eventually mustered strength. Major confrontations then occurred, the final being in Sampford Courtenay. Thousand of rebels were killed! Leaders were executed and Protestant reforms were implimented firmly afterwards.
This was the biggest threat to the mid-tudor period. AGREE.
Overall, rebellion in the mid-tudor period were not too serious, other than the prayer book rebellion, and do not evidence a mid-tudor crisis.