pilgrimage of grace

what was the most substantial and dangerous expression of opposition to aspects of the reformation?

the pilgrimage of grace

when and where was the PoG?

* north of england
* October to December 1536

who was responsible for energetically enforcing the reformation?

Cromwell

what were the main methods used by the government to enforce obedience?

* treason act 1534
* propaganda (via the pulpit and printing press)
* putting individuals under pressure (via oaths, visitations and letters)

what provoked opposition to the reformation?

* dissolution of the monasteries
* changes to practices in worship

why did many people not oppose the reformation?

* did not realise the long-term significance of the changes taking place
* some benefited from or agreed with the changes

what were the most common cases of opposition?

* evasion of government orders
* outward compliance

why were the north so opposed to the reformation?

many localities felt attacked and threatened by an uncaring, aggressive royal government

causes of the PoG

* religious causes
* economic causes

religious causes of the PoG

• henry’s religious policy

• dissolution of the monasteries

• Catholic Church’s rights being taken away

economic and other causes of the PoG

• extreme tax expansions

• statute of uses (property law)

• mary’s disinheritance

• Cromwell’s unpopularity

• enclosure

• elections