Henry VIII rebellions Flashcards
1
Q
What was the Pilgrimage of Grace? and date
A
An uprising in norther England in 1536 against dissolution of the monasteries.
2
Q
Religious causes of the pilgrimage of grace
A
Dissolution of the monasteries, fear for local churches and loss of religious practices
3
Q
political causes of the pilgrimage of grace
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- The rebels hated cromwell due to the fact that he was common
4
Q
consequences of the pilgrimage of grace
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- Act of six articles - changed england to be less catholic in apperance
- statue of wills (1540) allowed to dispose of church properities
- reorganisation of the council of the north including Robert Bowes
5
Q
why did the pilgrimage of grace fail
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- Henry used unrelated rebellions in Cumberland to enact reprisals
- lack of focus - movement was disjointed
- Robert Aske accepted the kings pardons
6
Q
how did Henry viii deal with the pilgrimage of grace
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- Henry negotiated with the rebels in Norfolk and then broke his word and executed Aske