The Pilgrimage of Grace Flashcards
When was the pilgrimage of grace?
1536
What were the main reasons for the pilgrimage of grace?
5 Reasons
- The Lincolnshire Rebellion
- Defense of the Catholic Faith
- Dissolution of the monastaries
- Opposition to Cromwell’s Policies
- Food Shortages
Commeners wanted to oppose the dissolution, Aristocracy were discontented with Crown and Government.
How threatened were the government by the Pilgrimage of Grace?
The Pilgrimage of Grace seriously threatened the government as they were forced to seriously consider the rebels’s demands, the ringleaders would habe been pardoned if it had not been for the unsuccessful Cumberland, Hull and Scarborough risings.
There was also a large proportion of the gentry involved e.g Lord Darcy
What was the significance of the Pilgrimage of Grace?
Challenged Henry’s authority, it also made Henry more tyrannical. Execution of Cromwell followed pretty soon after. Henry’s brutality.
Describe the events of the rebellion in Lincoln.
- 1st October, a group of catholics kicked off after a service at St James’s church, claiming to be unhappy with the religious changes being made.
- The rebellion spread to Horncastle, soon 400,000 very angry catholics march on the Cathedral in Lincoln. They demand the right to worship.
How many Catholics were prepared to march on London?
60,000
Who led the Pilgrimage of Grace?
Robert Aske, a Catholic.
What castle did the rebels take, why was this significant?
Pontefract Castle. It was the most important castle in the North and it also meant that Lord Darcy had joined the rebels.
What did Henry do to quell the rebellion?
He meets the leaders to discuss their concerns and the rest of the rebels go home. Once the rebels had gone home, Henry executed the leaders - Robert Aske is hung in York and left on display. Henry then sends his army to yorkshire and executes thousands of people who were involved in the rebellion.
