Henry VII Flashcards
(20 cards)
When did Henry VIII become king
23rd April 1509
How did Henry VIII see government differently to his farther
He thought that state papers were painful and tiresome
What were traits of Henry VIIIs attitude towards government
Made sudden interventions and lacked work ethic
What were Henry VIIIs attitude towards foreign policy at the beginning of his reign?
Hostile towards France which cost time, money and lives
Which council did Henry VIII disband and what implications did this have?
Council learned in law, placed power in the hands of a chief minister
Who did Henry VIII execute at the beginning of his reign?
Empson and Dudley
Who did Henry arrest at the beginning of his reign?
Empson, Edmund and Dudley due to them being loyal to Henry VII and his methods
What were Henry VIIIs early aims regarding the nobility?
Relationship dominated by military ambition
Son of nobles joined Henry in sports
Assisted in foreign military interventions
Henry favourited chief ministers over nobles - especially when it came to rewards and recognition
What were Henry VIIIs aims regarding foreign policy?
Pursuit of military glory
Constant, expensive wars with France
Odd alliance with France against Spain and the HRE
Recognised the authority and power of Charles V
What were Henry VIIIs early aims towards marriage?
Eager to marry Catherine
Ministers believed it would distract him to let them get on with their work
11th June, 1509
Catherine helped with policy making
Mid-1520s: Henry growing tired due to Catherine’s age and lack of a male heir
What did Henry VII leave behind in terms of government?
Not very active - only used 7 times
Have control over nobility
King has very strict control over parliament
They are there to provide revenue
Conciliar government
Security of Privy Chamber
What did Henry VII leave behind in terms of Economy?
Inherited terms such as Tonnage and Poundage and Extraordinary revenue,
Not as large as other eu countries
Thriving cloth industry
Merchant adventurers dominated
Many forms of raising revenue - some very unpopular
Real wages increase for working class
What did Henry VII leave behind in terms of Society
Control over the nobility,
Reduced yorkist threat
Real wages increased
The church has a major influence in society
Loyalty in the Gentry - JPs
Social Hierarchy where everyone has a clear place in society
What did Henry leave behind in terms of Foreign Policy?
There were very little ongoing disagreements
Many countries had treaties or alliances with Britain
Strong trade links with many countries
More exploration to boost the dynasty
What did Henry VII leave behind in terms of religion?
Catholicism dominates - influence on politics and society
Divine rights
Humanism emerges - influences education
First questioning of Catholicism
What were the main functions of parliament under Henry VIII
Pass laws and grant extraordinary revenue
How many times did Henry VIII summon parliament before 1529
4 times
Who inherited the role of chief minister after the end of the conciliar government
Thomas Wolsey
Why did Henry VIII end the conciliar government approach
Reluctance from Henry VIIs councillors to go to war with France
Wanted more control over decision making as he learnt to govern
Surrounded by like minded young courtiers who were suspicious of Henry VIIs ‘old guard’
