Henry VIII and Society Flashcards
What issues did Henry face at the Anglo-Scottish border?
This was a problematic area for Henry and was split into 3 marches, each under the jurisdiction of a warden.
When and how did Wales become incorporated into England?
Wales became incorporated into England through the Laws in Wales Act in 1536.
What issues did Henry face at the Anglo-Welsh border?
Bordering English counties came under the jurisdiction of the council of Wales and the marches. Offered cheap and local access to the law.
When was The Pilgrimage of the Grace?
The Pilgrimage of the Grace was a widespread revolt against the rule of Henry VIII. It began in late 1536 and finished early in 1537.
Who led The Pilgrimage of the Grace?
Robert Aske.
What were the demands of the Pilgrimage of the Grace rebels?
The rebels demanded for the reduction of taxes, the re-establishment of the Catholic Church and the replacement of Henry’s main advisors.
What were the main rebellions that happened under Henry VIII’s reign?
The rebellion in response to the unpopular unparliamentary amicable grant taxation in 1525. The Pilgrimage of the Grace.
What was Henry’s response to The Pilgrimage of the Grace?
The Lincolnshire rebellion collapsed when faced with the forces of the Duke of Suffolk, yet northern rebels occupied York, Hull and Pontefract castle, This alarmed the crown.
Henry sent an army North and they were outnumbered. The rebellion was diffused through promises of a pardon, dissolved monasteries restored and a free parliament established. The King did not intend to honour these promises.
In conclusion, Henry’s reaction was: poorly organised, dishonest and ruthless.
How many gentry families were there in 1540?
5,000
What happened to the Duke of Buckingham?
The Duke of Buckingham was an English nobleman and first cousin of Henry VIII. He was executed on the 17th of May 1521 for treason. Accused of listening to prophecies of the King’s death and intending to kill the King. The Duke had been saying he had a better claim to the throne because he would be able to produce a male heir.
What was the ‘Vagabonds Act’?
Cromwell created the ‘Vagabonds Act’ in 1531. It distributed resources to the London poor and it was believed that 200 people were coming for aid every day.
How did society change under the reign of Henry VIII?
The amount of JPs increased.
Nobility increased in size, there were 9 more peers.More nobles were executed.
The size of the gentry increased.
The cloth trade grew.
How did society stay the same under the reign of Henry VIII?
The structure of society didn’t change.
Local landowners were still relied on to carry out the role of the sheriff and JPs.
Living standards for commoners did not change for the first half of Henry’s reign.
Legislations against enclosure were passed in 1489, 1515 and 534.
