religious opposition

• Sir Thomas More resigned as lord chancellor, refused to swear the oath of supremacy and stayed silent. He was a very powerful man and showed opposition from inside. Executed
• John Fisher refused to swear oath of supremacy> executed. He was represented around Europe so could have caused a crusade
• Monks and Friars resisted change; Henry prepared for this opposition
• Pilgrimage of Grace 1536- Robert Aske sent letters calling to maintain holy church. gathered 40,000 rebels and moved down south to Pontefract castle.
• Pilgrimage of grace 1536-Duke of Norfolk sent north to negotiate and Henry offered a general pardon. Aske said monasteries must not be closed before parliament met, agreement was met.
• Pilgrimage of grace 1636- after agreement, another force raised early 1537, collapsed quickly. Death Toll reached 178
• POG- outnumbered king, control of York, controlled Pontefract castle, well organised and attracted support from all classes.
• POG- Aske claimed dissolution 'greatest cause' for rising, timing shows religion impact, rebels restored some monks, rising began around monasteries, rebels wanted royal supremacy to end.
• POG- poor harvest 1535-6, enclosures was issue near York, complaints about taxes, 1534 subsidy act and opposition to tax.
• 300 killed 1532-40
• treason laws used to prevent, oaths and royal correspondents use to prevent opposition