the pilgrimage of grace

• What was the perceived threat of the Pilgrimage of Grace?

  It was seen as a significant uprising
• What was the main incitement for the Pilgrimage of Grace?

  The dissolution of the monasteries
• How did the actions of Cardinal Woolsey in the 1510s relate to the Reformation?

  He suppressed monastic houses for reform
• How many monastic houses were there in England around 1509?

  Nearly 900
• What was the purpose of The Valor ecclesiasticus?

  To detail the wealth of the church
• What was the significance of the Pilgrimage of Grace occurring in 1536?

  It was a reaction to early dissolution rumors
• What did the people of Lincolnshire fear regarding the commission's arrival?

  They feared pillaging of local churches
• How many people were estimated to be involved in the uprising by October 5, 1536?

  40,000
• What was King Henry's reaction to the uprising?

  He viewed it as unlawful and unkind
• What was the outcome for those who remained in Lincoln during the uprising?

  They avoided death due to distraction
• Who led the Marshland Rebellion?

  Robert Aske
• What did the pilgrims aim to preserve during the Pilgrimage of Grace?

  The Church of England and its practices
• What were the key events leading to the Pilgrimage of Grace?

  • Dissolution of monasteries began in 1536
  • Cardinal Woolsey's earlier suppressions
  • Rumors of church pillaging spread
  • Local clergy called for defense
• What were the consequences of the dissolution of monasteries?

  • Loss of monastic support in communities
  • Redistribution of wealth to the crown
  • Increased tensions between the crown and subjects
  • Rise of uprisings like the Pilgrimage of Grace
• What symbols did the Pilgrimage of Grace use to represent their cause?

  • Banners showing the Five Wounds of Christ
  • Religious imagery to emphasize faith-based origins
• How did the government respond to the Pilgrimage of Grace?

  • Sent armies to suppress the uprising
  • Offered pardons to those who dispersed
  • Viewed the uprising as a serious threat
• Who was captured by the rebels at the start of October?

  Robert Aske
• What was Robert Aske's role after being captured?

  He became their leader
• How many people did Aske gather for the march on York?

  10,000 people
• On what date did Aske lay down the uprising's aims?

  16th of October
• What was the purpose of the pilgrimage according to Aske's proclamation?

  Preservation of Christ Church and England
• What symbols did the pilgrims choose to represent their cause?

  Five Wounds of Christ
• Who was in charge of Pontefract Castle?

  Thomas Baron Darcy
• Why was Thomas Darcy's loyalty questioned?

  His faith affiliation was questionable
• What happened to Pontefract Castle on the 20th of October?

  It yielded to Aske and his rebels
• What did the king suspect after Darcy's quick capitulation?

  Darcy's disloyalty
• How many rebels did Aske reportedly gather by the 24th of October?

  20,000 to 30,000 people
• Who led the king's forces against the uprising?

  Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk
• What was the king's initial reaction to the rebellion?

  He wanted a swift suppression
• What was agreed upon at Doncaster Bridge on the 27th of October?

  Representatives would take a petition to the king
• What was the king's first response to the Pilgrim's petition?

  Unbridled rage
• What strategy did Henry VIII adopt regarding the rebels' demands?

  He stalled for time
• What did Henry VIII expect regarding the rebellion after issuing a pardon?

  It would break out again
• What did the pilgrims present to the Duke of Norfolk on December 6th?

  The 24 articles or Commons petition
• What were the 24 articles focused on besides faith?

  Taxation and local governance
• What did the pilgrims demand regarding the pope's role?

  Recognition of the pope's supremacy
• What did the pilgrims want regarding the King's daughter Mary?

  Restoration to the succession
• What did the pilgrims seek concerning the church's privileges?

  Return of the benefit of the clergy
• What was the outcome for Robert Aske after the rebellion?

  He was executed
• How many rebels were executed after the uprising?

  About 200 rebels