Causes of the Dissolution of Monasteries

• What led to the decline of monasticism?

  Corruption and changing social attitudes
• How did Luther's rejection of monasticism influence religious reform?

  It challenged traditional religious practices
• What role did the printing press play in the decline of monasticism?

  Reduced need for monks as scribes
• What was Simon Fish's contribution to anti-clerical literature?

  He wrote "Supplication of Beggars"
• How did economic struggles contribute to the decline of monasticism?

  Financial struggles weakened monastic institutions
• What was the impact of the Crown's revenue on monasticism?

  It decreased due to financial struggles
• What was the significance of the Pilgrimage of Grace?

  It was a reaction against monastic dissolution
• How many monasteries were dissolved by 1535?

  Approximately 600 monasteries
• What was the role of commissions in the dissolution of monasteries?

  They exposed financial mismanagement in monasteries
• What were the political causes of the decline of monasticism?

  Royal supremacy and financial independence
• What was the outcome of the dissolution of monasteries for the Crown?

  Increased income and political power
• How did the dissolution of monasteries affect local communities?

  It disrupted local economies and social structures
• What was the significance of the House of Lords in the dissolution process?

  They resisted reforms and supported monasticism
• What was the role of the Duke of Norfolk in the dissolution of monasteries?

  He supported the Crown's efforts for financial gain
• What was the impact of the dissolution on the religious landscape of England?

  It led to a decline in traditional religious practices
• How did the dissolution of monasteries affect the political landscape?

  It increased the Crown's power and control
• What were the main causes of the decline of monasticism?

  • Religious causes: corruption, changing attitudes
  • Economic causes: financial struggles, Crown revenue
  • Political causes: royal supremacy, resistance from the House of Lords
• What were the consequences of the dissolution of monasteries?

  • Disruption of local economies
  • Increased income for the Crown
  • Decline in traditional religious practices
  • Strengthened political power of the monarchy