2 - Chapter 3 - The Rise of Cromwell and Fall of Anne Boleyn Flashcards
When did Cromwell become chief minister?
What problems did Cromwell solve for Henry?
1534
Problem of the annulment, execution of Anne, and huge religious changes to the country
What happens in 1533?
What does Cranmer do for Henry?
Thomas Cranmer is appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Cranmer marries Henry and Anne
When was the act of supremacy made?
What else happened in that year?
1534
Cromwell is appointed Chief Minister and the Act of Succession is made
What three things happen in 1536?
Anne has a miscarriage
Anne is executed
Henry marries Jane Seymour
When was Edward VI born and when did Jane die?
1536
What happens in 1540?
Henry marries Anne of Cleves
What was the kings great matter?
Henry’s search for the annulment
When is a child legitimate?
When the parents are married
What is an attempt to overthrow the King called?
Treason
What is the Supreme Head?
The Supreme Head of the Church
What and when was the dissolution?
The closure of the monasteries from 1536-1539
What is the Act in Restraint of Appeals?
Meant that England was an empire and couldn’t be ruled by any foreign person or counrty
What is Vicer-General?
In charge of the Church with the power to institute Church reforms
Who is Lord Great Chamberlain?
In charge of Henry’s household
Who is Chancellor of the Exchequer?
In charge of finances
What is an annulment?
Declaring that a marriage was not legal
What is a miscarriage?
The natural death of an embryo or fetus before it is able to survive independently
Who is Anne Boleyn?
Henry’s 2nd wife
Who is Jane Seymour?
Henry’s 3rd wife; Edward’s mum
Who is Mark Smeaton?
Accused of having an affair with Anne
Whoi is Sir Henry Norris
Accused of having an affair with Anne
Who is Thoman Cranmer?
Archbishop of Canterbury
Who is Edward VI?
Henry’s son
Who is Henry Fitzroy?
Henry’s illegitimate child
Who is Anne of Cleves?
Henry’s 4th wife
