4 - the rise & fall of thomas cromwell Flashcards
The Reign of Henry VIII after 1529
1
Q
How did Thomas Cromwell rise to power?
A
- architect of the break with Rome, suggesting way to fix marriage problem
- secured Royal Supremacy
- brought Henry considerable wealth through dissolution
- removed power of the pope
2
Q
What religion was Cromwell?
A
Protestant
3
Q
evidence of Cromwell promoting Protestantism
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- some legislation passed in 1530s by Cromwell
- carried out many changes in Tudor government - ‘Tudor revolution in government’
4
Q
reasons for Cromwell’s fall
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- heresy/religion (accusers argued he was plotting fully Protestant church, unlikely)
- foreign situation (France & Habsburgs made peace, England isolated, fears of Catholic crusade)
- marriage to Anne of Cleves (unnecessary, France & Habsburgs soon at war again, unlikely as given title Earl of Essex soon after)
- factional politics -> Catholic faction able to entice H with Norfolk’s second niece CH
4
Q
When was Cromwell arrested & charged with treason?
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June 1540 (same day as marriage to Catherine Howard)
5
Q
Who lead the Catholic faction?
A
Stephen Gardiner & Duke of Norfolk
6
Q
Who was the second niece of the Duke of Norfolk?
A
Catherine Howard
7
Q
Who was second uncle to Catherine Howard?
A
Duke of Norfolk (leader of Catholic faction)
8
Q
Chief Minister after Cromwell
A
none - Henry ruled by himself
