The Northern Rebellion and Its Impact Flashcards

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In what year did the Northern Rebellion take place?

The Northern Rebellion took place in 1569.

Who led the Northern Rebellion?

The main leaders were the Earl of Northumberland and the Earl of Westmorland, who were powerful Catholic nobles in the north of England.

What was the main religious aim of the Northern Rebellion?

The rebels wanted to restore the Catholic faith in England and end Elizabeth I’s Protestant Religious Settlement.

Why were some northern nobles unhappy with Elizabeth before the Northern Rebellion?

They had lost power and influence at court, disliked the Protestant changes to the Church, and felt that Elizabeth’s government did not trust them.

How was Mary, Queen of Scots, linked to the Northern Rebellion?

The rebels planned to free Mary, Queen of Scots, marry her to the Duke of Norfolk, and possibly make her Elizabeth’s heir or replace Elizabeth with Mary.

What did the rebels do at Durham during the Northern Rebellion?

They took control of Durham Cathedral, destroyed Protestant symbols and books, and held a Catholic mass to show they rejected Elizabeth’s religious changes.

Why did the Northern Rebellion fail?

The rebels did not gain wide support, expected help from Spain that never arrived, and retreated when a large royal army marched north to stop them.

How did Elizabeth punish people involved in the Northern Rebellion?

Hundreds of rebels were hanged in towns across the north as a warning, and the leaders lost their lands and titles.

What happened to the power of the northern nobles after the Northern Rebellion?

Their power was greatly reduced, and Elizabeth relied more on loyal Protestants instead of traditional Catholic nobles in the north.

How did Elizabeth change the way the north of England was run after the Northern Rebellion?

She strengthened the Council of the North and put it under the control of strong Protestants, such as the Puritan Earl of Huntingdon, to keep order and watch Catholics closely.

What did the Northern Rebellion show about the threat from Catholics inside England?

It showed that some English Catholics were willing to rebel for their faith and for Mary, Queen of Scots, so Elizabeth’s government became more suspicious and less tolerant of Catholics.

How did the Northern Rebellion affect Elizabeth’s attitude towards Mary, Queen of Scots?

Elizabeth saw Mary as a clear focus for plots and rebellion, so Mary was moved under tighter guard and treated as a major danger to the throne.

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