Causes

• When did the Pilgrimage of Grace begin?

  October 1536
• What was the significance of the Pilgrimage of Grace?

  It was the largest uprising since 1381
• What did the rebels object to during the Pilgrimage of Grace?

  Closure of local religious houses
• How did the rebels describe their uprising?

  As a pilgrimage
• What were the origins of the Pilgrimage of Grace?

  • Religious origins: Closure of monasteries
  • Political origins: Henry's break with Rome
  • Economic origins: Taxes and failed harvests
• What year did Henry break with Rome?

  1533
• What did the Act of Appeals make illegal?

  Appealing to the Pope on any matters
• What was the Act of Supremacy?

  It made Henry head of the Church of England
• Who became Archbishop of Canterbury with the help of the Boleyn family?

  Thomas Cranmer
• What happened to smaller monasteries in 1536?

  They were dissolved
• How many religious houses were closed due to the dissolution?

  About 900
• Why did traditionalists oppose the closure of monasteries?

  It attacked their faith and community well-being
• Why did reformers support the dissolution of monasteries?

  They viewed them as centers of corruption
• What were the Ten Articles?

  Guiding principles of the new church
• What was the reaction to the reduction of sacraments in the Ten Articles?

  It was particularly divisive
• What did Cromwell instruct priests to preach against?

  The Pope, miracles, and pilgrimages
• What was the public perception of Cromwell and his supporters?

  They were seen as social climbers with dangerous ideas
• What laws were passed that strengthened royal power?

  Laws allowing taxation during peacetime
• What was a concern for the rebels regarding central government?

  Its increasing intrusion into local matters
• What was the impact of the statute of uses?

  It closed tax loopholes
• How did the harvest of 1535 contribute to discontent?

  It resulted in higher food prices
• What role did hunger and politics play in the Pilgrimage of Grace?

  They contributed to growing discontent
• What was the public's interest in politics during the Pilgrimage of Grace?

  They were concerned about the King's advisors
• What factors do you think were most important in the Pilgrimage of Grace?

  Religious, political, and economic factors