Wolseys Fall : Amicable Grant Flashcards
because of the Amicable Grant
1
Q
What was the Amicable Grant?
A
The Amicable Grant in 1525 was a forced tax made by Wolsey
2
Q
How long were people given to pay for the Amicable Grant?
A
Only 10 weeks
3
Q
How did the Amicable Grant backfire?
A
Many people refused to pay .
Henry and Wolsey became humiliated and stopped
4
Q
What happened to Wolsey after the Amicable Grant?
A
Wolsey became really unpopular and Henry doubted him and ended his career
5
Q
What was the reason for the Amicable Grant ?
A
They went on war with France and lost lots of money
6
Q
What was Henry’s reaction to the Amicable Grant failing?
A
Henry was embarrassed and said that he was “unaware” of the tax and ordered it to stop
