Wolsey- Amicable Grant

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What was the Amicable Grant?

A tax imposed on England in 1525

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Why were there opposition towards it?

Didn’t get prior Parliament approval

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How much money did Henry seek?

£800,000

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What was the money being raised for?

Planned invasion of France

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What were the consequences?

  • Major protests in Suffolk, and taxpayer discontent elsewhere

  • Wolsey is forced to climb down and Henry abandons his aggressive foreign policy

  • Ringleaders appear before the Star Chamber but are pardoned

  • Henry puts all the blame on Wolsey

  • Tudors change policy to collect more tax from the rich and less from the peasantry in future

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What does this start for Wolsey?

His subsequent downfall