yorkshire rebellion

• what was 15th century society like

  • living conditions improved
  • rea wages increased
• when was the yorkist rebelllion

  1489
• what were the causes of the yorkshire rebellion

  • tax on brittany
  • on yorkshire had to pay for the extra tax
• what were the events of the yorkshire rebellion

  • earl of northumberland tried to negotiate but he was murderd at topcliffe near thirsk
  • sir john ergenot led the yorkshire rebles
  • the early of surrey put down the rebelion with an army of 8000
  • surrey was successful and raised 27,000 in tax
  • pardons were issues
• why was the rebellion a threat

  • date- henry hasnt got full consolidation
  • forced henry to change policy
  • henry was ready to go to yorkshire himself
  • weakend magnate control
• why was the rebellion not a threat

  • didnt spread
  • easily put down
  • didnt inspire to aim to replace henry