How accurate is it to say that the Pilgrimage of Grace of 1536 was a reaction to Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries?

Intro- Make your main argument (e.g. Although the dissolution of the monasteries was a key factor in causing the pilgrimage of grace, it could be seen as more of a spark which exacerbated underlying causes and griefs such as general discontent and hunger as a result of a series of failed harvests and previous religious changes that had taken place or even the role that the nobility played due to their discontent at the influence that Thomas Cromwell had over the king at court.)Paragraphs- Introduce each of your arguments into the essay giving each one a paragraph to develop with an explanation and a couple of examples to make the argument more convincing (e.g. Though the timing of the rebellion might suggest that it was a direct reaction to the dissolution of the monasteries, one ought to consider the role that the nobility played. For they in essence led the rebellion and the list of grievances which were presented to the Duke of Norfolk, who was sent to meet them and organise a truce, included several concerning court factionism and grievances they had about Thomas Cromwell misleading the King in government matters.) Make sure to always link your argument back to the question, answer it directly and ensure you support your thesis from the introduction.Conclusion- Summarise they key arguments made in your essay coming to a balanced conclusion answering the question directly. (It should match the overall thesis you introduced at the start of the essay) (e.g. In conclusion, considering the fact that there were several underlying causes for the vast rebellion in 1536, including court factionism, general discontent at the hunger caused by a series of failed harvests and anger at previously implemented religious changes, it is fair to say that the Pilgrimage of Grace was not directly a reaction to the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Instead it can be argued that the Dissolution of the Monasteries acted as a spark which exacerbated the underlying conditions and grievances without which the Pilgrimage of Grace wouldn't have taken hold so extensively.)

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