The Pilgrimage of Grace Flashcards
1
Q
What were the 3 religious causes?
A
- dissolution of the monasteries
- attack on pilgrimage ritual
- the rumours of amalgamating the church
2
Q
What were the 4 secular causes?
A
- loss of education and charity funding
- economic deprivation
- further increases of taxation (on inheritance money as well)
- supporters of Catherine of Aragon
3
Q
How many people were involved with the rebellion?
A
40,000. They outnumbered the king five to one
4
Q
Who led the rebellion?
A
Robert Aske in Lincolnshire
5
Q
Where did the rebels seize?
A
- Seized York
- Seized Pontefract castle which was seen as a gateway to the south
6
Q
How many rebels were hung?
A
only 74 hung, as Henry offered a general pardon
