The Northern Rebellion

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    • Why were the Northern nobles unhappy?
      They had multiple grievances against Elizabeth.
    • What did many Northern nobles want regarding religion?
      They wanted the restoration of Catholicism.
    • Who did the Northern nobles hope could replace Elizabeth?
      Mary, Queen of Scots.
    • What action did Elizabeth take against the Earl of Northumberland?
      She confiscated large areas of his land.
    • How did Elizabeth's land confiscation affect Northumberland?
      It increased rivalry and resentment among nobles.
    • What profits did Elizabeth claim from Northumberland's estates?
      Profits from copper mines.
    • How did Elizabeth increase her control in the north?
      By reducing the power of northern nobles.
    • What was the role of the Council of the North under Elizabeth?
      To help govern the northern region.
    • Who controlled the Council of the North during Elizabeth's reign?
      Southern Protestants.
    • What was the Northern nobles' sentiment towards Elizabeth's advisors?
      They blamed them for unfavorable policies.
    • Who was specifically mentioned as a powerful Privy Councillor?
      William Cecil.
    • What did the Northern nobles want to do with Elizabeth's advisors?
      Remove them and replace with sympathetic men.
    • What were the main grievances of the Northern nobles against Elizabeth?
      • Desire for restoration of Catholicism
      • Confiscation of lands from Northumberland
      • Control of the Council of the North by southern Protestants
      • Influence of powerful advisors like William Cecil
    • When did the Northern rebellion break out?
      November 1569
    • What was the Duke of Norfolk's plan in 1569?
      To marry Mary, Queen of Scots, and recognize her as heir
    • Who supported the Duke of Norfolk's plan?
      Catholic nobles, including the Earls of Northumberland and Westmorland
    • Why did Catholic nobles support the Duke of Norfolk's plan?
      It meant a Catholic queen would succeed Elizabeth
    • What motivated the Earls to rebel against Elizabeth?
      Fear of execution for their involvement in the plan
    • What significant action did the Earls take in November 1569?
      They captured Durham and celebrated Catholic Mass
    • Where did the Earls march after capturing Durham?
      They marched south, probably to Tutbury
    • What was Mary, Queen of Scots' situation during the rebellion?
      She was imprisoned in Tutbury
    • What happened before the rebels reached Tutbury?
      A large royal army forced them to retreat
    • What was the outcome for the two Earls after the rebellion?
      Westmorland fled abroad, Northumberland was executed
    • What was the fate of the rebel troops after the rebellion?
      At least 400 rebel troops were executed
    • Who were the main leaders of the Northern rebellion?
      The Earls of Northumberland and Westmorland
    • What was the significance of the Earls capturing Durham?
      It allowed them to celebrate Catholic Mass publicly
    • What was the most serious rebellion of Elizabeth's reign?
      The Northern Rebellion
    • Why was the Northern Rebellion a threat to Elizabeth's rule?
      It showed the danger Mary, Queen of Scots posed
    • How did the Northern Rebellion affect English Protestants' views on Catholics?
      It created widespread fear and anti-Catholic feelings
    • What historical event fueled anti-Catholic feelings during the Northern Rebellion?
      The harsh persecution of Protestants by Queen Mary I
    • What was the general stance of the Catholic nobility and ordinary people towards the revolt?
      They largely supported Elizabeth over the revolt
    • When was the last time English Catholics attempted to remove Elizabeth by force?
      1569-70
    • What were the outcomes of the Northern Rebellion for the northern nobles and government control?
      • Increased government control in the north
      • Confiscation of lands from many rebels
      • Strengthening of the Council of the North
      • Leadership under Puritan Henry Hastings
    • What was the purpose of the Northern Rebellion for the northern nobles?
      To protect their long-standing independence