Popular Attitudes Towards the Tudors

What were rebellions normally aimed towards?

Bad policies or ‘evil’ counsellors.

Who did the rebels in The Pilgrimage of Grace blame for their issues?

Men of ‘low birth’ on Henry VIII’s council.

What was the Western Rebellion aimed at?

The religious policies of Edward VI.

What was wrong with killing or removing a monarch?

It was considered to be against God’s laws.

In what two ways was monarchical power limited?

Cannot raise taxes without approval of parliament.

Cannot alter the laws of the realm (succession).

What happened after the Amicable Grant (1525)?

Rebellion.

What happened after Edward tried to alter the succession in 1553?

There was a successful rebellion in favour of Mary - the true heir according to the Act Of Succession 1544.

What was propaganda used to do?

Reinforce obedience and loyalty.

What were some propaganda methods?

Private court plays, masques, processes and banquets.

What are examples of processes?

Henry VIII visited the North in 1541.

Elizabeth visited East Anglia in 1578.