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When did Henry VIII become king?

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1509

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What was Henry’s first thing?

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Marriage deal with Catherine of Aragon

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Who was arrested and executed as a statement to the nobility 1509?

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Empson and Dudley

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What was Henry VIII first foreign policy?

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an International alliance against france in 1511-12

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Why did the Holy League against france fail?

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no cohesive plan/strategy

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Who masterminded the 1513 Invasion of France?

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Thomas Wolsey

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What two towns did Henry capture in 1513?

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Tournai and Theroanne.

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Why is Battle of the Spurs known as such?

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to “earn your spurs” showed warrior status throughout Europe,W

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What happened whilst Henry VIII was fighting in France 1513?

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James VI launched an invasion from Scotland.

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Who dealt with the Scottish invasion 1513?

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Catherine of Aragon acting as Lord Regent.
Earl of Surrey lead Battle of Flodden - proving loyalty

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Who was killed in the Battle of Flodden?

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James IV

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When was the Treaty of Saint Germane-en-laye?

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1514Wha

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What was the outcome of the treaty?

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Sister Mary to marry Louis XII,
Tournai and Theroanne to be kept.
Henry gives up claim to French throme

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When was Wolsey made the Lord Chancellor?

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1515

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When did Martin luther publish his 95 thesis?

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1517

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What was the 1518 Treaty of London?

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Wolsey + Pope see Ottoman Empire as threat,
Peace between England and all other major countries.
Could start a crusade?

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When was Wolsey made Papal legate?

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1518

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Who became the Holy Roman Emperor in 1519?

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Charles VW

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Who was born in 1519?

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Henry Fitzroy

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What did Wolsey put forward to keep peace in Europe?

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Field of Cloth and Gold in France, weight scales against Charles V

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What happened at the Field of Cloth and Gold in 1520?

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Francis and Henry wrestling match, they fall out.

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Who was executed in 1521 for Treason?

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Duke of Buckingham - “King isn’t going to be king much longer”
Last Duke executed after Wolsey investigation

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When was the Court of Requests/ Star chamber introduced by Wolsey?

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1521

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What book did Henry VIII publish that awarded him Defender of the Faith?
'In Defence of the Seven Sacraments' 1521
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What was the Treaty of Bruges 1521?
Henry and Charles V to attack France.
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How did Wolsey streamline the Monasteries throughout England in 1521?
Amalgamated those with 7-12 members, closed ones with less than 6
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What was the 1522 Treaty of Windsor?
Princess Mary betrothed to Charles V
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What did Wolsey pass in 1525 that damaged his reputation?
Amicable Grant
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What was the Amicable Grant?
A mandatory gift from all clergy to Henry V, seen as an abuse of power as Clergy cannot be taxed. Wolsey tries pleasing Henry for it to fail.
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Why was the Battle of Pavia significant?
first use of cannons in a battle, Francis captured and held ransom.
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Why did Henry feel betrayed by Charles V in 1525
Henry wanted to invade France with Charles and divide land as agreed, Charles V ransomed Francis back.
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Who did Henry VIII ally with in 1526?
Francis I, and pope with the League of Cognac
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Who did Henry meet at the League of Cognac 1526?
Anne Boleyn
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When did Henry VIII start having doubts about marriage with Catherine of Aragon?
1525, after birth of Fitzroy
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What was Wolseys original plan to null the marriage?
Legal technicality. Pope gave henry wrong papal dispensation as Marriage between Arthur and Catherine was never consumated
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What was the Eltham Ordinances?
Wolseys attempt at removing power of Nobility, disguised as streamlining finance of Privy Council
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When was the Treaty of Cambrai?
1529
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What year did Henry spend his christmas with Anne Boleyn?
1528
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When was Wolsey accused of Praemunire?
1529 :(
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Who replaced Wolsey in 1529?
Thomas More
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When did Henry become the supreme head of the church?
1531
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What was the 1532 Restraint on Annates?
Taxes from recently formed clergy to the pope stopped, (later to be given to Henry)
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When did Thomas More Resign?
1532 after the Submission of the Clergy?
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When did Thomas Cranmer become Archbishop?
1532, after Archbishop Warhams death
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what was the Act in Restraint of Appeals?
Parliament Act agreeing marriage was annulled.
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When was Elizabeth born?
Sept 1533
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When was the first Act of Succession? What was it's terms?
1534 - Elizabeth legitimate and Mary kicked out of succesion.
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Who was Elizabeth Barton?
the Nun of Kent, She preached against Henry's marriage, saying the world will end or something
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What was the 1536 Act of Supremacy and subsequent treason act?
Henry was now the Supreme Head of the Church, cutting links with Pope
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What happened to those that refused the Treason Act?
They were hung, drawn and quartered (YEAHH RICHARD REYNOLDS MENTIONED LETS GOOOO)
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Who was given title of Vicar General in 1535?
Thomas Cromwell
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What was the Valour Ecclesiasticus?
1535, valuation of church finances
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Who was Henry's mistress whilst Anne was pregnant in 1536?
Jane Seymour
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When was Henry's infamous jousting accident?
1536
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What happens to Anne after Henry VIII jousting accident?
She has a miscarriage, perhaps due to extreme grief?
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What did Anne say to Henry Norris that got them, plus Mark Smeaton and George Boleyn executed?
"Sir you look to fill dead mans shoes" - flirtatious comment HOWEVER, TALKING ABOUT DEATH OF KING RUH ROH
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How did Mark Smeaton admit to an affair with Anne Boleyn?
Under torture, he was most likely homosexual
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What was the 10 Articles 1536?
Decision to keep 3/7 sacraments of catholic church, Shift towards reformist church
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When was the Dissolution of the smaller monasteries passed?
1536
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How did Jane Seymour die?
due to an infection after giving birth to Edward VI in 1537
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Who radically reformed England in the 2 year mourning period for Henry VIII
Cranmer and Comwell.
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What was the Treaty of Nice 1538?
Treaty between Francis, Charles V and the pope - Catholic alliance
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When was the first bible in English?
The great bible 1539
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What happened with Anne of Cleves 1540?
Cromwell arranged marriage, Henry goes to meet her in secret and surprise her, she has no idea who Henry is Henry gets humilliated marriage gets annulled immediat
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who did Henry VIII marry after Anne of Cleves?
Catherine Howard, along with Cromwell's execution/
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What was the 6 Articles?
a swing back towards Catholicism due to Treaty of Nice
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Who wrote a letter to Henry VIII about Catherine Howards affair?
Thomas CranmerW
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Who did Catherine Howard have an affair with?
Thomas Culpepper
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When was the Battle of Solway Moss against Scotland?
1542
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Who died a week after the Battle of Solway Moss?
King James V, 1 week old MQoS is now queen
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What was the Treaty of Greenwich 1543?
a peace treaty between France and Scotland, Edward VI and Mary QOS
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What were the terms of the 1544 Act of Succession?
Edward, then Mary, then Elizabeth if no children from any
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What happened to the Treaty of Greenwich?
it was rejected - Auld alliance reinstated
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What was the Peace of Ardres 1546
Henry to keep boulogne for 8 years, after Edward Seymour laid seige. 2,000,000 crowns to be paid for return.
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Why was factionalism a problem for Henry VIII?
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When was the Bishops book instated?
1537
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When was the King's book? what was it?
Revised Bishops book, largely catholic doctrine with some reformist elemnetS
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What were the three Palatinates?
Durham, Lancashire and Cheshire
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When was the Pilgrimage of Grace?
1536
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How many people were involved with the Pilgrimage of Grace?
40,000
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How many rebels were executed after a promise of pardon?
74

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