Rebellions under Edward

Rebellions under Edward VI

• Rebellions were normally caused by religious concerns
• In Midlands and East Anglia - agriculture and social concerns
• Taxation was also a major problem across the country

The Western Rebellion 1549

• Provoked by religious concerns
• Rebels wanted to reverse religious reforms - they saw them as destroying the way in which people experienced religion
• Other causes of this rebellion -
• -Distrust between labourers and landowners
• -Anger over Sheep tax

Kett's Rebellion in East Anglia 1549

• Little evidence to suggest that it was caused by religious concerns
• Thought they were being treated unfairly
• Their list of concerns were;
• -Hatred of local government officials
• -Resentment of abuse by landowners
• -Release of pent-up frustration about the Howard family