Henry The 8th Flashcards
(37 cards)
Who was Henry VIII’s regent at the start of his reign?
Margaret Beaufort (his grandmother)
How many months after Henry’s accession did Margaret Beaufort die?
2
Why was Henry unpredictable?
He would intervene suddenly and could contradict decisions that had been made
What were the 4 steps of consolidation of Henry VIII’s early reign?
Coronation
Marriage
Executions
War
Who did Henry VIII marry when he was acceded?
Catharine of Aragon
Who did Henry VIII execute in his steps on consolidation?
Richard Empson and Edmund Dudley
What year did Henry VIII join the holy leauge?
1511
What year did Henry VIII first declare war on France?
1513
Who were the ‘old guard’?
The group of advisors left behind by Henry VII
What 4 things did Wolsey have influence on?
The council
The nobility
The privy chamber
Parliament
What was the main aim for Wolsey?
To become an ‘Alter Rex’ (second king)
What were the 5 positions that Wolsey rose to power? C c lc c pl
Chaplain Council Lord Chancellor Cardinal Papal Legate
How did Wolsey maintain his position?
He would eliminate his rivals by putting them in jail or giving expensive lawsuits
What were the 5 ways that he tried to limit the role of the Privy Chamber?
E,m,rom,g
Extended the role of the Privy Chamber
Gave minions position of gentlemen
Secured the removal of the minions from the privy chamber
remained the part of government which was outside of his control
What was the court of Chancery?
A system of common law that held precedence
What was the act of resumption (1515)?
Cl
It resumed some of the crown lands that Henry VII had given away to nobles at the start of his reign
What was the Amicable Grant?
it was a heavy tax that was raised without Parliaments approval
What were the Eltham Ordinances?
it decreased household expenditure
What was the 1517 Enclosure Commission?
An inspection about how much land was enclosed and what effects it was having
What were the reforms of the church?
They carried out inspections of religion houses
They closed down 30 religious orders
What were Henry’s 5 aims for foreign policy?
Glory Make England a dominant force Build Alliances Gain land Control Scotland
What years were stage 1?
1509-1514
What year did Henry sent Archbishop of York to Rome?
1511
What year was the first invasion of France?
1513
