AS FP2 : Henry VIII, Social impact of religious upheaval - Social, cultural, political, economical Flashcards
Economic impacts
What percentage of all cultivated land had the monastaries owned?
25%
Economic impacts
What had the sale of monastic land done to the crown’s income?
The crown’s income doubled from £120,000 to £250,000
Economic impacts
What % of all wealth was monastic wealth?
10%
Societal impacts
How many monastic servants were dispossesed?
8,000
Societal impacts
What was the impact on charity and education?
Monastaries had been places of charity and education for local communities ; education was disrupted and the poor and sick struggled to find places of sacntuary or help.
Effects on culture
What happened to government due to the dissolution of the monastaries / the reformation?
Abbots lost their seats in parliament - less religious influence in government.
‘King and parliament’ became ‘King in parliament’ as parliament became increasingly important for the passing of statue law.
Effects on culture
What happened to culture due to the dissolution of the monastaries?
- Architechtural and cultural vandalism
- Great monastaries and libraries burnt down
- Religious texts and artefacts burnt down
What happened in the short-term due to the resentment of the dissolution of the monastaries?
In the short-term, resentment of the monastaries and attacks on traditional Catholic practices were exacerbated by fears of an attack on parish churches. This led to a major rebellion, the Pilgrimage of Grace in 1536
Economic impacts
What happened to the wealth created by the sale of monastic land?
By 1547 nearly 2/3 of the confiscated Church and monastic property had been sold off, often cheaply, to fund Henry’s expensive foreign policy. This greatly increased both the size and wealth of the landholding Gentry.
