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2D Religious Conflict and the Church in England, c1529–c1570

The Reasons for and Effects of the Dissolution

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Recall questions on the religious, economic and social arguments for dissolution and on its effects on Crown finances, landholding, monks and nuns, charity, local economies and traditional devotion.

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What religious criticisms did reformers make of monasticism to justify the Dissolution?

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What arguments were used to justify the Dissolution of the Monasteries?

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  1. 1

    What religious criticisms did reformers make of monasticism to justify the Dissolution?

    Model answer

    Reformists criticised monasticism as corrupt, superstitious, and contrary to true Christian practice.

  2. 2

    What economic motivation drove the Crown to dissolve the monasteries?

    Model answer

    The Crown needed revenue, particularly to fund military campaigns and fortifications.

  3. 3

    What social arguments did humanists and reformists make for dissolving the monasteries?

    Model answer

    They argued that monastic wealth could be better used for education and poor relief.

  4. 4

    What political consequence resulted from the redistribution of monastic lands?

    Model answer

    It created a new landed class with a vested interest in maintaining the religious settlement.

  5. 5

    What were the short-term and long-term economic consequences of the Dissolution for Crown finances?

    Model answer

    There was a short-term boost to Crown finances but long-term loss of revenue as lands were sold or granted away.

  6. 6

    What happened to monks and nuns as a result of the Dissolution?

    Model answer

    They were displaced from their religious houses.

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