6. Reasons for the Pilgrimage of Grace

What does the name 'The Pilgrimage of Grace' suggest about the rebellion of 1536?

Religion was the rebels' main motivation

What did the rebels fear would be the next target after the monasteries?

Parish churches

What was the main religion in the north of England, where the rebellion took place?

Catholicism

Why did the northern nobility also particularly dislike Cromwell?

He had too much influence on Henry, wanted religious reform and was of low birth

Why were ordinary people complaining about the economic condition of England at the time?

Poor harvests in 1533 and 1536; rents were rising; enclosures were still happening

What was the iconic symbol worn and carried by the rebels?

The Five Wounds of Christ

What was the name of the Lincolnshire shoe-maker who led the Lincolnshire Uprising?

Nicholas Melton (aka Captain Cobbler)

When was the Lincolnshire Uprising?

October 1536

Who was the hated chancellor of the Bishop of Lincoln who was killed in the Uprising?

Dr Raynes

What did Henry threaten would happen to the rebels if they didn't back down?

Extreme punishment and destruction of all their property