Articles of 1525

The Articles of 1525, also known as the Amicable Grant, were a tax imposed by King Henry VIII of England to raise funds for military campaigns in France. It was a form of forced loan that required unpaid tax payments from the common people without proper consultation or legal approval. The uprising that followed reflected widespread resistance and discontent, ultimately forcing the king to revoke the tax. These articles highlight early issues of taxation, royal authority, and public response in Tudor England.