History A-Level
Rebellions and uprisings
What Rebellions and uprisings means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Rebellions and uprisings
Check what you remember
Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain Rebellions and uprisings in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.
Reference: AQA
Warbeck capitalised on domestic unrest by aligning with the Cornish rebels in 1497, but his forces were crushed at Taunton.
Topics that use Rebellions and uprisings
- 2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 – The end of the Yorkist Dynasty, 1486–1499 (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Centralisation of power
- Consolidation of power
- Dynastic legitimacy
- Dynastic security
- Dynastic threat
- Economic continuity and change
- Foreign diplomacy
- Foreign intervention
Using Rebellions and uprisings in the exam
Check the command word and mark scheme for your exact question. After comparing your explanation with the reference, use the term in an answer on the linked topic. This practice does not predict an exam mark.
Practise History questions
Create a free account to answer exam-style questions on this topic and get feedback on your answers.
Start free
All History A-Level termsA week of Premium from your first lesson · Then the free plan continues · No card, no charge