7. Henry VIII aims

Question 1

What did Henry VIII do immediately after he became King?

Answer 1

• Henry abolished conciliar government (which gave the council ability to make decisions) so henry was in control
• immediately he ordered the execution of Empson and Dudley (council learned) to please nobility

Question 2

What were Henry VII early aims as King?

Answer 2

• To marry Catherine of Aragon
• To re-establish the nobility – but with men his age to play sports with
• Overthrow his fathers foreign policy and was obsessed with invading France

Question 3

What were Henry VIII later aims?

Answer 3

• Secure succession with male heir – why he had 6 wives
• Main priority in pleasure and very rarely engaged in policy making but did on an impulsive basis.
• Break from Rome – do divorce first wife.