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Chapter 1: The causes of Tudor rebellions * Political causes - dynastic and the succession, 'evil councillors' and factions, reaction to government policies * Religious causes - reaction to the Reformation from Catholics and Protestants * Economic and social causes - taxation, enclosures, famine, inflation, landlord-tenant relations * Conclusion - why did rebellions occur? * An assessment of two A2 essays: Grades A and D Chapter 2: The nature of rebellions * Objectives, duration, location * Leadership * Strategy and tactics * Organisation * Size, support and frequency * Irish rebellions * Conclusion - success or failure? * An assessment of two A2 essays: Grades A and C Chapter 3: The impact of disturbances upon Tudor governments * How did the Tudors deal with rebellions? - strategy, tactics, fate of the rebels * The effects of rebellions on government and society - crown servants, religious developments, policy changes, Ireland, foreign affairs * Conclusion - Were Tudor governments ever seriously threatened by rebellion? * An assessment of two A2 essays: Grades A and D Chapter 4: The maintenance of political stability * Institutional developments - the role of central and local authorities, especially the monarchy, church, parliament, royal councils, judiciary and the law, royal commissions and JPs, sheriffs and lords lieutenant * Addressing issues - the nobility, religious changes, economic developments, social reforms, Ireland * Conclusion * An assessment of two A2 essays: Grades A* and C
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