The Role of Leaders Flashcards
Why can it be argued that Robert Aske was a good leader?
He came up with the name of the pilgrimage and the commonwealth which was a good peace of propaganda. He acted as a military captain and began to organise musters of the commons in Yorkshire whilst still making sure that the rebels remained peaceful. He also made sure that the proclamations made this clear. His background meant that he was able to speak to and negotiate with both the rebels and the nobility. He was the one that spoke to and persuaded Darcy to join the movement. He also made sure that the Pontefract articles were sent to and agreed on by all the rebel leaders and he acted as the rebels chief negotiator with Norfolk.
Why can it be argued that Robert Aske was a bad leader?
His loyalty and idealism meant him too willing to accept the concessions proposed by Norfolk in 1536. He convinced the other rebels to trust the government when they wanted to attack the army as they out numbered them.
What was one way that Robert Aske made sure that the rebels remained peaceful?
He forbade foot soilders from entering York to make sure they remained orderly.
When and where was Aske executed?
York on the 12th of July 1537.
What was Francis Bigods background?
He was another member of the Yorkshire gentry who had risen in the service of Thomas Worsley. In the 1530s he had become a commited evangelical and had even been involved in implementing some of Cromwells reforms.
Why did Bigod join the pilgrimage?
He at first had tried to escape by sea in October 1536 but was captured by the rebels. He decided to join the rebels as his reformist views meant that he was concerned with what he saw as the Kings unecessaey supremecy over the church. He felt as if only the clergy should have say in religious matters not the Monarch.
Why did Bigod not gain much support?
He was nor a Catholic and lacked the natural ability to be able to coordinate a rebellion.
How did Cromwell use the pilgrimage of grace to remove Yorkist claims to the throne?
As many had Catholic sympathies he was able to execute them for treason such as Henry Pole and Henry Courtenay.
How did Cromwell change his policy towards the dissolution after the pilgrimage?
He used it as an excuse to close down the larger monasteries as they could now be associated with disloyalty to Henry.
When did the closure of larger monasteries begin?
1537
How did Cromwell begin to close large monasteries?
Rather then an act of parliment, he encouraged voluntary closures. Abbots who willingly surrendered their monasteries were well rewarded with pensions. Abbots who resisted were executed. When the remaining monasteries were closed an Act for suppression of religious houses was passed in 1539 the last monastery was suppresses in 1540.
What did the pilgrimage of grace teach Cromwell about the suppression?
He needed to be more cautious but it did not change their overall policy and Cromwell began to impose even more evangelical ideas on the church.
What was in the Second set of injunctions that Cromwell sent to the clergy in 1539?
It ordered priests to discourage the veneration of relics or images in atleast four sermons a year. Each parish church was ordered to have a copy of the bible in English and everyone was encouraged to read it.
What did Cromwell caused to be published in 1539?
The Great Bible a revised translation of the earlier English Bible.
Who was the wealthiest and most powerful member of the nobility?
The Duke of Norfolk.
