What methods did Henry VIII's Government use to prevent and suppress opposition? Flashcards
what was a Pulpit?
announcements/ speeches
Cromwell used to introduce nationwide scheme for licensing preachers and in January 1536 ordered bishop take action against clergy who were against reform
but
easily used by opponents such as Priests using it to attack the reformation
what were injunctions?
written religious orders
used directly to the clergy
The First Royal Injunction for Clergy August 1536 used enforce doctrinal and anti-papal position
New set of injunctions introduced in autumn 1538 required parishes to have English Bible and keep register of all baptisms, weddings, and burials- keep data of people within kingdom
meant removal of Catholic Bible
what was the Law of Treason?
Power and control over anyone who was against King or Queen
Treason to rebel or go against the king- ‘complete power’
No evidence of plotting was now needed- quicker charges
what was printed propaganda?
Spread messages
Written in mostly easy and understandable language so those is lower classes could understand too
Defended King’s position and denounced the rebellion
1532 The Glass of Truth was published with short version of Leviticus (for annulment)
Prefaced new statutes with propagandist preambles before distributed
Difficult to know how much propaganda was produced and if it was effective
Many were illiterate
what was royal correspondence?
Direct, authoritative
Cromwell’s ultimate weapon against the disaffection
On 16th April 1535 letters sent to JP’s ordering recipients to arrest those supporting Pope. Letters flooded back reporting arrests and requesting ‘further pleasure’. - informal police force in a way.
Made sheriffs the watchdogs of the bishops through writing to all bishops ordering ensure all clergy preached Royal Supremacy and then to county sheriffs asking ensure bishops fulfilled duties- 1535
Generated fear but also compliance
Creates mistrust and duplicity between the justice system and the church/ government
Proves further distaste is directed to Cromwell
what were Oaths?
Used as a test of an individual’s religious and political commitment
Instrument of Sir Thomas More’s loyalty
First act of succession faced little or to no evidence of opposition, oath was pushed
Second Act of Succession, and Oath of Supremacy were less enforced
Hated due to sudden changes in power and Anne Boleyn had more importance
What were Proclamations?
Public announcements made in the localities e.g., Judges at assize courts announced the deaths of Fisher and More- warning but also everyone would know about it
Cromwell rarely employed such proclamations
Only inform not secure obedience- opportunity to ignore it
what were Church visitations?
outward intention of assessing wealth and condition of church
Valor Ecclesiasticus used justify dissolution of smaller monasteries
Henry able remove last religious groups that did not owe direct obedience to him
