Henry attempted to raise money for war vs France, Yorkshire felt they should be exempt as they were close to Northern border and would likely be fighting. Localism>Nationalism
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How did Henry respond to the Yorkshire people's dislike for the taxes?
Sent tax collector BUT Yorkshire people murdered him
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What did the rebels do after killing the tax collector?
Rebelled, led by Sir John Egremont. Easily defeated by Henry.
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What was the outcome of the Yorkshire uprising?
Money never collected shows weak royal authority in the North. Henry appointed Earl of Surrey as his representative in the North.
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When was the Cornish tax rebellion?
1497
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Why did the Cornish people rebel?
Henry's plea for money and parliamentary vote to face Warbeck, Scotland and France. Cornwall would not be affected by any of those issues
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What was the course of the uprising?
Rebels in Bodmin, numbers increased as they marched, reached 15,000, some gentry, one noble
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Who did the rebels oppose?
Tax collectors, Morton and Bray, not Henry
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What was the outcome of the rebellion?
Country was still not ready to support Henry, after 12 years the loyalty was still limited
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Why was there unrest?
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Henry attempted to raise money for war vs France, Yorkshire felt they should be exempt as they were close to Northern border and would likely be fighting. Localism>Nationalism
Card 3
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How did Henry respond to the Yorkshire people's dislike for the taxes?
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What did the rebels do after killing the tax collector?
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