Western rebellion - 1549.

Western Rebellion, 1549 -

Causes:

• Govnerments religious reform which was exacerbated by local genry who had gained from reformation (church lands) e.g William Body.
• Cultural and economic changes undermining local traditions.
• Sheep taxes.
• Ordered use of new Prayer Book across Cornwall.

Aims: Produced in 3 different article - divisions over last one.

• Church to revert to religious procedures under Henry VIII's reign - Act of Six Articles.

• No significant changes made until Edwards came of age - Preference for tradition but acceptance of royal supremacy and respect for Crown.

• Final version…