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The Yorkshire Rebellion of 1489 was a major uprising against King Henry VII's taxation for war against France. It led to the murder of Earl of Northumberland and showcased the tension between royal demands and economic capabilities of the populace. The rebellion's suppression had lasting effects on Tudor governance, influencing future policy and legislative reforms, including the Elizabethan Poor Law.
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The Great Tax imposed by King Henry VII was seen as an unfair burden by the Yorkshire populace
The existing economic hardships in Yorkshire contributed to the widespread discontent with the fiscal policies of the Tudor regime
The murder of the Earl of Northumberland, who was responsible for enforcing the tax, became a symbol of the rebellion's intensity
King Henry VII's decision to impose the Great Tax was the primary catalyst for the uprising
The Earl of Northumberland's role as the tax collector and his subsequent assassination played a significant role in the rebellion
The friar John á Chambre, who was rumored to have encouraged the rebels, highlighted the diverse range of personalities involved in the unrest
Initially, King Henry VII sought to quell the rebellion through the local nobility, such as the Earl of Northumberland
After the Earl's murder, the king resorted to a military solution and sent a royal army to the region, effectively quashing the rebellion
In the aftermath of the rebellion, King Henry VII tightened his control and implemented more stringent tax policies, indicating a willingness to use force to maintain order
The suppression of the rebellion led to the implementation of harsher policies and a harsher stance toward dissent
The rebellion served as a warning for future uprisings, such as the Cornish Rebellion of 1497
The Yorkshire Rebellion played a role in shaping future legislative reforms, such as the Elizabethan Poor Law of 1601, which aimed to address social welfare more compassionately
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The murder of ______, the 4th Earl of Northumberland, by insurgents highlighted the conflict during the ______ Rebellion.
Henry Percy
Yorkshire
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Cause of Yorkshire Rebellion
Discontent with Tudor fiscal policies, Great Tax imposition seen as unfair.
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Initial action in Yorkshire Rebellion
Populace openly defied tax demands in April 1489.
