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1525: Widespread aristocratic and urban resistance to Wolseys attempt to raise a forced loan to pay for the kings ambitions in France. It was bloodless, but largely successful, teaching Henry VIII some lessons about the limitations of his power. However, it did not result in a change of minister, or policy. ---To wage a war requires money; lots of money, and Henry needed plenty to pay for his latest military project. He turned to his advisor. In 1522 and 1523 Wolsey had raised significant moneys from forced loans, on top of the demands from 1513 tax assessments. This meant that, in 1525, people had almost nothing left to give. The clergy were hit especially hard they were to pay a quarter of their annual revenue or value of their movable goods worth less than 10, and a third for those above 10. Rising unemployment following a fall in wool prices added to the economic distress. Protestors in many counties (but mainly in Suffolk) forced to back down, with both commoner and gentry support. They achieved their aim, and no rebels were punished.