Henry consolidation of power

Question 1

WHAT WAS HENRYS MILITARY AIM WHEN FIRST IN POWER AND HOW DID HE ACTION THIS

Answer 1

• establish himself as warrior king through success in battle
• pursued military glory through war with France

Question 2

WHAT WAS HENRYS AIM IN GOVERNMENT AND HOW DID HE ACTION THIS

Answer 2

• support nobility whilst preserving strong government
• nobles sons became henrys personnel companions in sport, leisure and war, but their political influence was limited (Wolsey dominated as chief minster)

Question 3

WHAT WAS HENRYS MAIN AIM WITH THE DYNASTY

Answer 3

• establish his status among European monarchs through marriage and preserve the dynasty (through expectation of an heir)
• he married catherine of aragon (June 1509)

Question 4

WHAT WAS HENRYS MAIN AIM CONCERNING HIS LEGACY AND HOW DID HE ACTION THIS

Answer 4

• dismantle unpopular aspects of his fathers legacy while maintaining stability
• executed Epsom and Dudley, council learned abolished (1510), many bonds cancelled