The Amicable Grant (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What was the Amicable Grant?
What was the Amicable Grant?
A controversial tax imposed in 1525
In which year did Henry VIII impose the Amicable Grant?
In which year did Henry VIII impose the Amicable Grant?
1525
What was the primary purpose of the Amicable Grant?
What was the primary purpose of the Amicable Grant?
To fund a planned invasion of France
Why was it called 'Amicable' Grant?
Why was it called 'Amicable' Grant?
To suggest voluntary contribution
What proportion of their property value were clergy expected to pay?
What proportion of their property value were clergy expected to pay?
One-third
What proportion of their property value did ordinary people face?
What proportion of their property value did ordinary people face?
One-sixth
Why was the Amicable Grant particularly controversial?
Why was the Amicable Grant particularly controversial?
It had not been approved by Parliament
How long were people given to pay the Amicable Grant?
How long were people given to pay the Amicable Grant?
10 weeks
Where did the most serious rebellion against the grant occur?
Where did the most serious rebellion against the grant occur?
Lavenham, Suffolk
How many men gathered in rebellion at Lavenham?
How many men gathered in rebellion at Lavenham?
10,000
What happened to the Amicable Grant after widespread resistance?
What happened to the Amicable Grant after widespread resistance?
It was completely abandoned
What long-term effect did the grant's failure have on Cardinal Wolsey?
What long-term effect did the grant's failure have on Cardinal Wolsey?
His reputation was badly damaged