Dissolution Of The Monasteries Flashcards
How many monasteries were demolished during this time?
Over 800.
When did the dissolution of the monasteries happen?
1536-1540
What were the three monastic rules?
Poverty, chastity, obedience.
Who led the commission enquiry?
Thomas Cromwell.
In which order were the monasteries demolished?
First the smaller ones and then the larger ones.
How many monks and nuns were thrown out of their homes”
11,000.
How many monks and nuns became beggars?
Why was this bad?
5000
Streets became more cramped.
What did Henry VIII spend most of the money he got from the dissolution of the monasteries on?
Wars against France?
Name four effects of the dissolution of the monasteries.
Streets became more cramped with beggars
Many people died in the wars against France which wouldn’t have happened before
Henry’s family is left with very little money as he spends it all
Britain loses over 800 historic buildings that cannot be replaced.
