Perkin Warbeck Rebellion (1491-99)

The Perkin Warbeck rebellion spanned eight years but consisted of brief, unsuccessful attempts to claim the throne. Warbeck impersonated Richard of York, gaining international support but failing to secure significant domestic backing.

Highlight: Despite support from Emperor Maximilian and James IV of Scotland, local support remained weak.

Example: The rebellion included failed sieges at Waterford and attempts to gain support in Cornwall in 1497.

Yorkshire Tax Revolt (1489)

The Yorkshire tax revolt emerged from economic grievances related to Henry VII's foreign policy. The revolt lasted one month and demonstrated regional resistance to national taxation policies.

Quote: "Yorkshire felt Brittany was not their concern as they had a poor harvest in 1488 which increased poverty."

Vocabulary: Subsidy - A sum of money granted by parliament to the crown for state needs.

Cornish Rebellion (1497)

The Cornish rebellion represented a moderate threat with 15,000 rebels reaching London's outskirts. This tax-based uprising stemmed from resistance to funding Scottish campaigns and changes to tin mining regulations.

Highlight: Rebels marched over 250 miles to London but were defeated at Blackheath.

Example: The rebellion's defeat at Blackheath held symbolic significance as the site of previous peasant revolts.

Quote: "Henry punished only the rebel leaders - all 3 executed - but levied large fines on the country."