The seizure of Hull was a significant military achievement. Hull's arsenal provided the rebels with weapons and its position on the Humber controlled the key river crossing into Lincolnshire. The fact that the garrison surrendered without serious resistance showed how far the rebellion had penetrated even fortified positions. Henry VIII was seriously alarmed and began genuine negotiations rather than dismiss the rising as he had the Lincolnshire revolt.
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