The dissolution of the monasteries Flashcards
1
Q
What was the most visible change to the church?
A
Closure of the manasteries
2
Q
How many monasteries were there?
A
800
3
Q
Why were the monasteries lucrative?
A
Owned vast tracts of land which they farmed at a profit
Provided the population with social security such as charity, hispitals and education
Closure was devastating socially
4
Q
In what areas did people display their discont at the closure?
A
The North and Ireland
5
Q
What propoaganda did the crown use to justify their decision?
A
Claimed priests and monks were corrupt
Undermined respect for the parish priest
The Great chain of being was questioned
