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Question 1

Amicable grant

Answer 1

• 1525
• Due to taxation as a result of FP
• Geographically widespread
• 4,000 in Suffolk/Norfolk
• Taxation was cancelled by HVIII

Question 2

Pilgrimage of Grace motivations + leader

Answer 2

• 1536
• Dissolution of the monasteries, loss of charitable functions + fear the North would be impoverished
• Economic factors eg taxation, wanting the restoration of Mary to the succession + tenants grievances
• Robert Aske (supporter of monasteries)
• 10,000

Question 3

Suppression of the pilgrimage of Grace

Answer 3

• 74 rebels hanged

- Showed HVIII’s weaknesses as he ignored warnings and he was fortunate that Norfolk showed common sense and flexibility

Question 4

Debasement of the coinage

Answer 4

1544-46 which gave an artificial boost to the economy but was a long term cost to living standards