The Pilgrimage of Grace
The great northern uprising of 1536: its reasons, the risings in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire under Robert Aske, the role of the Duke of Norfolk, and why the rebellion failed.
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The Pilgrimage of Grace 🚩
In 1536 a great uprising broke out in the north of England. Angry at the dissolution of the monasteries, the religious changes, and heavy taxes, tens of thousands marched under Robert Aske. It was the most serious rebellion of the reign of Henry VIII.
Words for the uprising 🔑
Learn these four terms before you judge the rebellion.
Demands and response 🆚
The rebels made demands, and Henry gave his response.
Grade 9 thinking 💡
To reach the top grades, assess why the Pilgrimage of Grace failed despite its size, and weigh the trust the rebels placed in the promise of a pardon.
Match the person or place to its role 🔗
- Robert Aske
- the Duke of Norfolk
- Lincolnshire
- Yorkshire
- the lawyer who led the main rising
- the noble sent to deal with the rebels
- where the first rising began
- where the larger rising took place
Match the term to its meaning 🧩
- uprising
- grievance
- pardon
- dissolution
- a rebellion against the government
- a complaint or cause of anger
- an official forgiveness that cancels punishment
- the closing down of the monasteries
Why did the rebels rise? ❓
Why did the rebels rise in the Pilgrimage of Grace?
- They were angry at the dissolution of the monasteries and the religious changes.
- They wanted to make Robert Aske king.
- They wanted to invade France.
Reasons for the rising ✅
Select the TWO reasons for the Pilgrimage of Grace.
- Anger at the dissolution of the monasteries.
- Anger at heavy taxes.
- A wish to open new trade routes.
- A wish to crown a new king.
Order the uprising 🪜
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Summarise the uprising 📝
In 1536 the north rose up, angry at the dissolution of the _____. The first rising began in _____, and a larger one spread in _____ under Robert _____. Henry offered a _____, then executed the leaders.
Count the risings 🔢
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Spot the two regions 🖍️
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Reason, event or outcome? 🧭
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Assess the rebellion ✍️
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