Fall of Cromwell 2

Question 1

Influence of Thomas Howard

Answer 1

1. TH believed that the king’s advisors should not be low-born
2. Without Cromwell TH would be closer to the king so he wouldn’t influence him. In June 1539, had a public argument about Wolsey with TH.
3. Norfolk was also a devout Catholic and opposed religious change. His closest ally was Stephen Gardiner, the Bishop of Winchester

Question 2

The Cleves Marriage

Answer 2

1. Needed to get married because his advisors were scared that Catholic leaders would invade.
2. She did not live up to the portraits in Henry’s eyes and shouted ‘I like her not’
3. By arranging the King’s divorces the King will be pushed into the hands of Norfolk
4. Henry’s confidence in TH was knocked down

Question 3

Religious Differences

Answer 3

1. Henry was a devout Catholic
2. Was having 2nd thoughts about Prot.. and supported the 1539 Act of Six Articles moved country towards Catholicism.
3. In 1540, Cromwell’s enemies told Cromwell supported the opposition and protecting them
4. Henry felt betrayed and that Cromwell was endangering the King’s soul.