Henry VIII Society and Rebellion Flashcards
How many more peers were there by the end of Henry VIII’s reign?
9
Where was there the strongest resistance to the Amicable Grant of 1525?
North Essex and South Sussex
What religious motive was there for the Pilgrimage of Grace?
A reaction to the dissolution of the monasteries
What did the 1536 Law in Wales act do?
Divided Wales into shires, gave them representation in parliament and bought Welsh laws in line with English laws.
Which nobleman did Henry execute for treason in 1521?
Duke of Buckingham
How was the Pilgrimage of Grace suppressed?
The Duke of Norfolk suppressed renewed rebellions, declared martial law and hanged 74 rebels.
How many rebelled during the Pilgrimage of Grace?
30,000
How many taxation resisters were there to the Amicable Grant and who helped to resolve it?
10,000 resistors, Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk
In what year did the PoG begin?
1536
The number of men in the Gentry class increased to what amount during Henry VIII’s reign?
~5,000
How did Henry suppress the Amicable Grant resistors?
Henry backed down, Wolsey admitted his mistake and begged the king for leniency towards rebels
What did the 1536 Vagabonds Act stipulate?
It was the duty of parishes to care for the poor and hand out alms
When and why was the Council of the North re-established?
1536, to ensure stronger governance of the North following the Pilgrimage of Grace.
What term is used for lordships that bordered Scotland and Wales?
Marches
How many people were convicted and executed for treason between 1532 and 1540?
308
