Henry VIII Society

Question 1

Elites and Commoners

Answer 1

• greater social mobility
• structure remained same
• gave property to nobles so they could exert royal authority
• executed nobles e.g. Duke of Buckingham 1521 when he doubted loyalty
• conferred knighthoods as a sign of royal favour
• use of JPs increased
• farming land leased out after dissolution
• some peasants rented land to make profit
• move from rural to urban

Question 2

Regional issues

Answer 2

• Pilgrimage of Grace 1536
• 1547 2/3 church land sold off cheaply
• education suffered
• monks and nuns unemployed

Question 3

Rebellions

Answer 3

1525 opposition to Amicable Grant - 1,000 people refused to pay
40,000 in Pilgrimage of Grace