Common Causes of Rebellion in the Period from 1485 to 1603
'Disputes over the succession to the English throne were the most common cause of rebellion in the period from 1485 to 1603.' How far do you agree with this view?
There is no doubt that dispute over the succession to the English throne were the most common cause of rebellion, as stability in England in terms of Kings withered until the arrival of Henry VII.
Right from the start Henry VII reign as the monarch of England was to be disturbed by constant rebellions from elite conspirators, in 1486 Lovell and the Stafford brothers led the Yorkists rebellion, Lovell who was a close confidante to Richard III was the major figure behind the conspiracy.
The reason for the rebellion was because Henry VII had attained Lovell and this meant all his lands and property were lost, while the Stafford's had been in sanctuary since the Battle of Bosworth. Although this rebellion was quickly dealt with by Henry, it was merely an ominous sign of things to come.
Both attempts to overthrow Henry by Yorkists. Both failed. Both represent faction and succession.
This came in the shape of a boy named Lambert Simnel who claimed to be Edward VI, nephew of Richard III. The scheme was believed by many and Lambert Simnel was crowned Edward VI in Dublin Cathedral. They had support from Ireland, and Burgundy as Duchess of Margaret was Richard III sister. Henry had heard of events gathering pace and he again responded immediately to the rebellion, Henry army outnumbered the rebels at the Battle of Stoke however it did help that the majority of the English nobility and gentry showed their loyalty. Once again we see the Yorkist faction attempting to change the succession.
Again Henry reign was under scrutiny with a yorkist prince claiming his right to the crown of England. Perkin Warkbeck another pretender was taken in by a Yorkist; John Taylor who had lost his post under Henry VII he had since devoted time into turning Warbeck into Richard of York. However due to a lack of support by
There is no doubt that dispute over the succession to the English throne were the most common cause of rebellion, as stability in England in terms of Kings withered until the arrival of Henry VII.
Right from the start Henry VII reign as the monarch of England was to be disturbed by constant rebellions from elite conspirators, in 1486 Lovell and the Stafford brothers led the Yorkists rebellion, Lovell who was a close confidante to Richard III was the major figure behind the conspiracy.
The reason for the rebellion was because Henry VII had attained Lovell and this meant all his lands and property were lost, while the Stafford's had been in sanctuary since the Battle of Bosworth. Although this rebellion was quickly dealt with by Henry, it was merely an ominous sign of things to come.
Both attempts to overthrow Henry by Yorkists. Both failed. Both represent faction and succession.
This came in the shape of a boy named Lambert Simnel who claimed to be Edward VI, nephew of Richard III. The scheme was believed by many and Lambert Simnel was crowned Edward VI in Dublin Cathedral. They had support from Ireland, and Burgundy as Duchess of Margaret was Richard III sister. Henry had heard of events gathering pace and he again responded immediately to the rebellion, Henry army outnumbered the rebels at the Battle of Stoke however it did help that the majority of the English nobility and gentry showed their loyalty. Once again we see the Yorkist faction attempting to change the succession.
Again Henry reign was under scrutiny with a yorkist prince claiming his right to the crown of England. Perkin Warkbeck another pretender was taken in by a Yorkist; John Taylor who had lost his post under Henry VII he had since devoted time into turning Warbeck into Richard of York. However due to a lack of support by