Amicable Grant

Question 1

When did the Amicable Grant occur?

Answer 1

1525

Question 2

How long did the Amicable Grant last?

Answer 2

About 3 months

Question 3

Where did the Amicable Grant take place?

Answer 3

Across at least 5 counties in and Eastern and South-Eastern England

Question 4

Who led the rebellion against the Amicable Grant?

Answer 4

Locals below gentry status, No major leader identified.

Question 5

What was the main cause of the rebellion against the Amicable Grant?

Answer 5

Tax, Henry VIII wanted £800,000 for his planned invasion of France.

Question 6

What are the other causes of the rebellion against the Amicable Grant?

Answer 6

12% wage decrease for peasants whilst prices went up by 60%. Increased poverty.

Question 7

How threatening was the rebellion against the Amicable Grant?

Answer 7

Moderate, it succeeded in abolishing the Grant but it never threatened to depose the King.

Question 8

Why did the rebellion against the Amicable Grant succeed?

Answer 8

-Widespread protest
-Multiple classes uniting
-Only protesting against this specific tax

Question 9

Key figures of the Amicable Grant

Answer 9

• 4,000 rebels assemble at Lavenham in Suffolk and are willing to march on London.