10 - English Society in the reign of Henry VIII Flashcards
Thomas More - did he directly oppose the break with Rome?
Was mainly opposed to the divorce
Thomas More - did he publicly oppose?
Never publicly rallied but resigned from Lord Chancellor and refused to swear the oath of succession
Thomas More - did he involve foreign powers?
No
Thomas More - did he involve a large number of people?
No
Thomas More - was it geographically widespread and last a long time?
No, localised to London and 1532-35
Thomas More - was it difficult to put down?
Yes - More refused to give an answer to his refusal and ended in execution in 1535
Thomas More - was it an important individual?
Yes - appointed Lord Chancellor in 1529
John Fisher - did he directly oppose the break with Rome?
Yes - believed the Pope’s powers were god given
John Fisher - did he publicly oppose the break with Rome?
Yes - in direct correspondence with Charles V of HRE and encouraged intervention
John Fisher - did he get foreign powers involved?
Yes - was in circle with Charles V
John Fisher - did it involve a large number of people and geographically widespread?
No and no, while respected no one else involved
John Fisher - did it last a long period of time?
No, refused to swear oath in 1534 and executed 1535
John Fisher - was it difficult to put down?
No
John Fisher - was it led by important individuals?
Yes - Charles V
Elizabeth Barton - did she directly oppose the break with Rome?
No, mainly opposed to the divorce
Elizabeth Barton - did she oppose publicly?
Yes, rallied against the king when he visited Cantebury
Elizabeth Barton - were foreign powers involved?
No
Elizabeth Barton - were lots of people involved?
Yes, her followers
Elizabeth Barton - geographically widespread?
Yes - nationally famous
No - local rally
Elizabeth Barton - did it last a long period of time?
Yes - 1525-34