Greatest social uprising of Henry VIII reign however the rebellion failed.
Many contributing factors - some more important than others.
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Henry VIII
Ultimately he handled the situation skillfully despite his initial complacency - Henry VIII duped Robert Aske and other rebel leaders.
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Deference
The leaders were desperate for a negotiated settlement as the rebellion wasn't directed at the monarch, it was directed at his chief adviser, Thomas Cromwell - caused by deference and in some cases through fear.
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Failure to gain support
Despite holding the military initiative (eg. holding Pontefract castle) the rebels failed to move further south towards London - due to deference and military inexperience.
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Lack of Foreign Support
It was too slow.
Following Anne Boleyn's execution, the relationship between Henry VIII and Charles V improved.
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Bigod's Actions
Led to the ill-judged Cumberland Rising - gave Henry VIII a reason not to honour their agreement and gave Henry VIII justification for exacting retribution against the rebel leaders.
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Conclusion
Failed due to rebel leaders' mistakes, the rebels' deference and Henry VIII's ability to handle the situaiton skillfully.
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