Northern rebellion

Cards (26)

  • When did Mary Queen of Scots return to Scotland?
    1561
  • What challenges did Mary face upon returning to Scotland?
    Ruling a predominantly Protestant country
  • Who was murdered in 1567, leading to Mary's abdication?
    Lord Darnley
  • What happened to Mary after she abdicated?
    She was imprisoned in Loch Leven Castle
  • What crisis did Mary's arrival in England create?
    A diplomatic and political crisis for Elizabeth
  • Who were the leaders involved in the political crisis?
    • Earl of Northumberland
    • Westmoreland
    • Duke of Norfolk
  • Who was the Archbishop of Durham in 1561?
    James Pilkington
  • What was James Pilkington known for as Archbishop?
    Being harsh
  • What were the political changes in the Council of the North?
    • Northumberland replaced as warden of Middle March
    • Lord Hudson in charge of Berwick
    • Earl of Sussex as president of the Council of the North
  • What were the financial issues in politics during this time?
    • Strained resources
    • Need for funding military actions
    • Economic instability in the North
  • What were the "evil councillors" in the context of Mary's reign?
    Advisors who were seen as corrupt
  • What was the plan of Northumberland and Westmoreland?
    To take control and march south
  • What was supposed to happen with the Spanish troops?
    They would land in Hartlepool
  • What was the intended outcome of freeing Mary Queen of Scots?
    She would marry the Duke of Norfolk
  • When was the Duke of Norfolk arrested?
    1 November
  • What happened to the Spanish troops during the rebellion?
    They never arrived
  • Where was Mary Queen of Scots moved after her arrest?
    Coventry
  • What significant event occurred on 1st November 1569?
    Norfolk was arrested
  • What did the northern earls do under pressure on 9 November 1569?
    They took control of Durham Cathedral
  • What was held in Durham Cathedral during the rebellion?
    Catholic mass
  • Where did the rebels march to in hopes of pressuring the government?
    Bramham Moor near York
  • What did Elizabeth do to counter the rebellion?
    Raised 14,000 men
  • What happened when Elizabeth's forces met the rebels at River Tees?
    They successfully pushed the rebels back
  • What was the fate of Northumberland after the rebellion?
    Executed
  • What happened to Westmoreland after the rebellion?
    He absconded
  • How many rebels were executed after the rebellion?
    700