Aims of Henry VIII

Question 1

What were the early main aims of Henry VIII?

Answer 1

Wanted to be a magnificent king ( both a warrior and a peacemaker)
Distance himself from his fathers legacy
Secure succession

Question 2

What were the medium aims of Henry VIII?

Answer 2

Mid aims 1530s obsessed with divorce, break from Rome and countering the dominance of CV.

Question 3

What were the later aims of Henry VIII?

Answer 3

Later aims 1540s reinstating Catholic practices back into the Church and a renewed obsession with aggressive foreign policy war with France & Scotland.

Question 4

What is it important to note about Henry VIII’s aims?

Answer 4

Important to remember that H8 did not have a consistent approach to his aims in government.