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8 Cards in this Set
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What were the main causes of The Pilgrimage of Grace?
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Economic Situation
Religious Reform Dissolution of the Monasteries Dislike of King's advisers Aragonese Faction Centralization Crazy Rumors |
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How did the Religious Reform cause the Pilgrimage of Grace?
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- Banner was Five Wounds of Christ – indicates they fought for Christ. They also swore oath stating they took the pilgrimage in the name of Christ.
- Rebels were Catholics who believed reform was heresy. - Religion affected their lives – change governed the Church and its festivals. |
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How did the Dislike of the King's advisers cause the Pilgrimage of Grace?
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- Low born advisers such as Cromwell were accused of misleading the King.
- Many other nobles felt that low born officials now filled the court and they had no right advising the King. - Many demanded heretical bishops (Cranmer) should be dismissed. |
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How did the Aragonese Faction cause the Pilgrimage of Grace?
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- Wanted Mary to be included in the Succession – suggests they were supporters of Katherine.
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How did Crazy Rumors cause the Pilgrimage of Grace?
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Rumours such as the King would pull down all parish churches, have all the gold in England and would ban consumption of white bread and pork without a license caused outrage.
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How did the Centralization cause the Pilgrimage of Grace?
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- Power of London grew around Cromwell. Many nobles in the north felt their power decline.
- Prestige of northern nobles declined. |
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How did the Economic Situation cause the Pilgrimage of Grace?
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- Two bad harvests in 1535-36. People struggled to get food. Not helped by high taxes.
- The subsidy had been collected in 1534/36 so many argued they couldn't afford to pay anymore. - Illegal enclosures were identified which caused rioting in Yorkshire in 1535. |
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How did the Dissolution of the Monasteries cause the Pilgrimage of Grace?
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- Timing suggests that the this was the catalyst
- Many concerned as the monasteries provide a local place of worship. - Direct effect on their ability to obtain salvation. |
