Tudors 1536-1547

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Why were there disputes over Henry's new English Bibles?

It had previously been considered heresy to have and English Bible, and the English translations were taken from Luther and Tyndale's work, which emphasised Protestant translations, not Catholic. Henry began to realise that the only way he could control the direction of religion would be to restrict it to those who already agreed with him.

What were the short term impacts of the dissolution of the monasteries?

Society:
  • Opposition from all levels of society (Pilgrimage of Grace)
  • The increased destitution of the poor
Culture:
  • Destruction of monastic libraries
  • Loss of centres of learning
Church:
  • Dislocation of religious provision
  • Increased number of priests in parishes

What were the long term impacts of the dissolution of the monasteries?

Society:
  • Significant social change
  • The development of local government responsibility for the poor
Culture:
  • Development of a secular culture
  • Education provided through grammar school
Church:
  • Creation of new bishoprics
  • Replacement of political role of abbots by new bishops in Parliament
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