7 The Early Aims of Henry VIII

Question 1

What was H8’s view of day to day government?

Answer 1

Disliked it, preferred to leave it to others such as his council and ministers

Question 2

What was H7’s legacy?

Answer 2

£300,000 in will, unpopular mechanisms for extracting money from nobles, a peaceful foreign policy, a conciliar form of government

Question 3

What did H8 do to distance himself from his father?

Answer 3

Started expensive campaign in France, used ministers rather than councils, abolished Council Learned in 1510, cancelled some bonds + recognisances, executed Empson and Dudley

Question 4

What were H8’s 3 key early aims?

Answer 4

1. To establish his status in Europe through marriage (international prestige)
2. To re-establish the role of the nobility
3. To establish himself as a warrior king