Lesson 11: causes, features of revolt of the northern earls

Cards (27)

  • When was Elizabeth crowned Queen?
    1558
  • What year did Elizabeth's Religious Settlement occur?
    1559
  • What was the Revolt of the Northern Earls?
    A Catholic plan to put Mary on the throne
  • In what year did the Revolt of the Northern Earls take place?
    1569
  • Who was the main figure the Northern Earls wanted to place on the throne?
    Mary, Queen of Scots
  • What are the categories linked to the causes of the Revolt of the Northern Earls?
    • Religion
    • Wealth
    • Politics
    • Geography
    • Social factors
  • Who were the key leaders of the Revolt of the Northern Earls?
    The Duke of Norfolk, Northumberland, Westmorland
  • Why were the Northern Earls jealous of Elizabeth's choices?
    She appointed a Protestant Archbishop in Durham
  • What was the significance of Durham Cathedral in the revolt?
    It was a Catholic stronghold in the north
  • What did the Northern Earls believe about Spain's support?
    They thought Spain wanted Mary as queen
  • How did the wives of the Northern Earls influence the revolt?
    They influenced their husbands' decisions
  • What was the outcome of the Revolt of the Northern Earls?
    It failed
  • What did the Pope issue in 1570 regarding Elizabeth?
    A Papal Bull to remove her from the throne
  • What was the role of the Council of the North?
    To organize harsher actions against Catholics
  • Who were some notable figures mentioned in the revolt?
    Jane Neville, James Pilkington, Ann Percy
  • What was the reaction of Catholics to Elizabeth's Religious Settlement?
    Many became recusants
  • What were the motivations behind the Northern Earls' revolt?
    Desire for power and revenge against Elizabeth
  • What was the significance of the Duke of Norfolk in the revolt?
    He was a key leader wanting to marry Mary
  • How many men did the Spanish troops reportedly send?
    14,000 men
  • What was the main reason for the failure of the revolt?
    Lack of support and organization
  • What was the role of the Archbishop of Durham in the revolt?
    He was a Protestant appointed by Elizabeth
  • What did the Northern Earls hope to achieve by placing Mary on the throne?
    To restore Catholicism in England
  • How did the social dynamics of the time influence the revolt?
    Powerful nobles sought to regain influence
  • What was the impact of the Counter-Reformation on the revolt?
    It fueled Catholic opposition to Protestant rule
  • What was the fate of the Northern Earls after the revolt?
    They faced execution or exile
  • How did Elizabeth respond to the revolt?
    She strengthened her control over England
  • What were the long-term consequences of the Revolt of the Northern Earls?
    Increased repression of Catholics in England