the pilgramige of grace

Question 1

key SK about the PoG

Answer 1

1st -11th October 1536 a rising in Lincolnshire was sparked by the closure of the monasteries and the enforcement of religious change
10,000 people assembled in Lincoln
2nd Oct to 8th Dec most of the North was in open rebellion against Henry with 40,000 men getting involved, at this point the King had an army of 8000.
capture Pontefract Castle, the most important castle in the North, because Lord Darcy handed it over - he pretended to be on the King’s side but surrendered hastily.
In January 1537 unsatisfied rebels again rose up, led by Francis Bigod
aske executed. along with 178 rebels in july 1537

Question 2

causes for the PoG

Answer 2

Religious grievances
Nine of the demands were religious, including a return to papal authority, a ban on the worship of images, and the restoration of the suppressed abbeys

Political demands
Six of the demands were political, including a parliament in the North and the election of knights of the shire and burgesses

Economic demands
The demands included an end to enclosure and a discharge of the quinzine and taxes

Social demands
The demands included the restoration of the Friars Observants and the reformation of the election of knights of the shire and burgesses