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Rebellion and Disorder Under the Tudors, 1485–1603

The challenge posed by Kett’s rebellion

  • 3 things to know
  • Paper 3

Overview

Recall questions on the rebels' articles, how the camp at Mousehold Heath governed itself, the taking of Norwich, and the wider camping movement of 1549.

What you need to know

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Key term

What were the demands of Kett's rebels?

Key term

How dangerous was Kett's rising to the government?

Key term

Why is Kett's rebellion described as a camping movement?

Questions from this subtopic

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  1. 1

    In which county did Kett's rebellion occur?

    Model answer

    Norfolk.

  2. 2

    In what year did Kett's rebellion take place?

    Model answer

    1549.

  3. 3

    Where did the rebels camp outside Norwich?

    Model answer

    Mousehold Heath.

  4. 4

    What were the demands of Kett's rebels?

    Model answer

    The 29 articles asked for limits on enclosure and rents, an end to landlords' abuse of common rights, better clergy, and honest local officials.

  5. 5

    What is striking about the rebels' articles?

    Model answer

    They were addressed to the king as loyal petitions, sought enforcement of existing law rather than revolution, and criticised gentry rather than the crown.

  6. 6

    How did the rebels govern themselves at Mousehold Heath?

    Model answer

    They set up a camp of some 16,000 with a council under an oak, issued warrants for supplies, and held courts, maintaining order for six weeks.

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