northern earls rebellion

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  • What was the Northern Rebellion also known as?
    The Rising of the North
  • Who led the Northern Rebellion?
    Earl of Northumberland and Westmorland
  • What was a key factor in the Northern Rebellion?
    Desire to depose Elizabeth I
  • What did the Northern Earls resent?
    Elizabeth I's Protestant policies
  • What did the Earls do in Durham?
    Stormed the cathedral and celebrated Mass
  • What was the outcome of the Northern Rebellion?
    Poorly organized and swiftly suppressed
  • What was the significance of the Northern Rebellion?
    Highlighted religious tensions and royal control
  • What was the impact of the Northern Rebellion on Elizabeth I's rule?
    Strengthened her control over the North
  • What was the significance of the Northern Rebellion?
    Highlighted religious tensions and royal control
  • What was the impact of the Northern Rebellion on Elizabeth I's rule?
    Strengthened her control over the North
  • What was the Northern Earls' Rebellion of 1569 primarily about?
    Restoring Catholicism and replacing Elizabeth I
  • What did the Northern Earls hope to achieve by placing Mary, Queen of Scots, on the throne?
    Restoration of Catholicism in England
  • What was a significant political concern for the Northern Earls?
    Weakening of their power by Elizabeth I
  • Who were the key figures in the Northern Earls' Rebellion?
    Thomas Percy and Charles Neville
  • What was the outcome of the Northern Earls' Rebellion?
    Elizabeth's forces crushed the rebellion
  • How did the Northern Earls' Rebellion threaten Elizabeth's rule?
    It highlighted deep religious divisions in England
  • What was the outcome of the Northern Earls' Rebellion?
    Suppressed by Elizabeth's forces
  • How did the Northern Earls' Rebellion threaten Elizabeth's rule?
    It highlighted deep religious divisions in England
  • What was the outcome of the Northern Earls' Rebellion?
    Suppressed by Elizabeth's forces
  • What was a significant outcome of the Revolt of the Northern Earls?
    It highlighted religious and political tensions
  • Who were the leaders of the Revolt of the Northern Earls?
    The Earls of Northumberland and Westmoreland
  • What was the main goal of the Northern Earls' rebellion?
    To replace Elizabeth with Mary, Queen of Scots
  • What was a key reason for the failure of the Northern Earls' rebellion?
    Lack of widespread support from Catholics
  • What happened to the Earl of Northumberland after the rebellion?
    He was captured and executed
  • What was a consequence of the Northern Earls' rebellion?
    Increased persecution of Catholics
  • How did the Northern Earls' rebellion affect Elizabeth's authority?
    It strengthened her authority as a monarch
  • What was the significance of the Revolt of the Northern Earls?
    It marked a violent challenge to Elizabeth's reign
  • What did the Northern Earls hope to achieve with their rebellion?
    To restore Catholicism and replace Elizabeth
  • What was a consequence of the Northern Earls' rebellion for the Catholic community?
    Increased persecution and tightened anti-Catholic laws
  • What was the fate of the Earl of Westmoreland after the rebellion?
    He fled to Scotland
  • How did the Northern Earls' rebellion impact future plots against Elizabeth?
    It fueled further conspiracies against her
  • What was the role of foreign support in the Northern Earls' rebellion?
    Hopes for foreign intervention were dashed
  • What was the outcome of the Battle of Dussindale?
    The rebels were defeated
  • What was a key factor in the failure of the Revolt of the Northern Earls?
    Poor leadership and lack of unity
  • What did the Northern Earls hope to achieve by seizing Durham?
    To rally support for Mary, Queen of Scots
  • What was the impact of the Northern Earls' rebellion on Elizabeth's reign?
    It solidified her position as a Protestant monarch
  • What was the fate of many rebels after the Northern Earls' rebellion?
    They were executed for treason
  • How did the Northern Earls' rebellion affect the Catholic community in England?
    It led to increased persecution of Catholics
  • What long-term consequences did the Northern Earls' rebellion have on English politics?
    It fueled further plots against Elizabeth
  • What was the primary cause of the Revolt of the Northern Earls?
    Religious dissatisfaction with Protestant reforms