pilgramige of grace involved nearly 40,000 people Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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what rumours sparked pilgrimage of grace
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rumours henry will increase taxes and destroy churches
2
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what areas did the pilgrimage of grace span from
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northumberland to cheshire
3
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what were the rebels 2 key concerns in pilgrimage of grace
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economic : North england economic enclosure start affect many peasants, closure started affecting many peasants, closure of monasteries would worsen this
changes to church: upset wealth of church (donated by people) going to crown
4
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almost how many people were in pilgrimage of grace
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nearly 40,000
