5. the english reformation- responses to the dissolution Flashcards
What led to the Lincolnshire Rising?
The Act of Ten Articles led to the Lincolnshire Rising, which was put down with the threat of execution.
What was the Pilgrimage of Grace?
The Pilgrimage of Grace was a large protest against Church reform, involving nearly 40,000 people.
How did Henry VIII respond to the Lincolnshire Rising?
Henry VIII sent the Duke of Suffolk to suppress the rising by threatening that every rebel who did not stand down would be charged with treason and executed.
What were the fundamental beliefs of the Church published as the Ten Articles?
The Ten Articles banned the use of images, the cult of saints, and chantries.
What triggered the Lincolnshire Rising on October 2, 1536?
The people of Louth were alarmed by a registrar’s visit to examine their church, leading to fears of losing money, possessions, and the church itself.
What were the two key concerns of the rebels during the Pilgrimage of Grace?
The two key concerns were economic problems due to enclosure and changes to the Church’s wealth being taken by the Crown.
What was the economic issue affecting peasants in the north of England?
Enclosure was an issue that was starting to affect a lot of peasants across the region.
What rumors contributed to the unrest during the Pilgrimage of Grace?
Rumors spread about Henry VIII intending to increase taxes and possibly destroy churches altogether.
Who was the leader of the rebels during the closure of the monasteries?
Robert Aske was the leader of the rebels.
What happened to Robert Aske?
He was betrayed by Henry and executed.
How many rebels marched on York on 16 October 1536?
10,000 rebels marched on York.
What did the rebels issue upon marching on York?
They issued a proclamation of their peaceful intentions.
What happened to Hull three days after the march on York?
Hull fell to the rebels.
What did the rebels restore as they marched?
The rebels restored abbeys.
By late October, how many men were involved in the rebellion?
The rebellion involved nine well-armed companies, totaling 30,000 men.
How did Henry and Cromwell respond to the rebellion?
They were slow to respond.
Who was sent to meet Henry at Windsor?
A delegate named Bowes was sent to meet Henry.
What did Henry agree to at Windsor?
He agreed to pardon all but ten of the leaders and to listen to the peasants’ grievances.
What were the rebels’ demands called?
The demands were called the Pontefract Articles.
What invitation did Henry extend to Aske?
Henry invited Aske to spend Christmas in London.
What did Aske tell the gathering of 3000 rebels?
He told them that Henry could be trusted and that they should disband.
What was Henry’s true intention behind his offer to listen to the rebels?
Henry’s offer was a lie; he was playing for time to gather his forces.
What happened to the rebels after Henry’s offer?
He had 216 rebels arrested, including Aske.
What was the fate of Robert Aske?
He was hanged, drawn, and quartered in front of hundreds of his former supporters in York in July 1537.
What happened to monasteries in England after 1558?
No monasteries survived in England after 1558.
How many major rebellions occurred against Tudor monarchs?
There were sixteen major rebellions against Tudor monarchs.
What was the largest rebellion against Tudor monarchs?
The Pilgrimage of Grace was certainly the largest rebellion.
Did the Pilgrimage of Grace impact the Reformation in England?
Despite its size, the Pilgrimage of Grace had no impact on delaying the Reformation in England and may have encouraged it.
What happened to monks and nuns involved in the Pilgrimage of Grace?
Several monks and nuns were hanged for their part in the Pilgrimage of Grace.
What happened to the abbots of Colchester, Reading, and Glastonbury?
The abbots were hanged, drawn, and quartered for their refusal to voluntarily surrender their abbeys.
What was the effect of the harsh treatment on resistance?
This harsh treatment led to relatively little resistance from this point onwards.
How did Tudor propaganda affect public opinion?
Tudor propaganda made it hard to tell whether people agreed or were just too scared to disagree.
Which monastic order survived the dissolution in England?
Only one monastic order survived: the Dartford Priory in Kent.
What did the Carthusian monks and Bridgettine nuns choose?
The Carthusian monks and the Bridgettine nuns chose exile instead.
