Chapter 12 Flashcards
What allowed Henry to pursue a more aggressive foreign policy
Money obtained from the dissolution of the monastries
What was Henry’s main foreign policy aim
Aqquire territory and prestrige in France
Why did Henry need to attack the Scots before the French
Due to the Alud Alliance
Why was Henry confident when launching his invasion of France in 1544
Had military dominance over the Scots, and was launching a joint invasion with Charles V
What was the turning point in henry’s war with france
He abandoned plans, so Charles V made peace, allowing for a French counter-attack
What occurred during France’s counter-attack in the war originating 1544
Invasion of the Isle of White, the loss of 500men, and Henry’s flagship the Mary Rose being sunk
What was in the treaty at the end of the war with france starting in 1544
Treaty of Camp - gave him control of Boulange for 8 years
Evaluative statement for the outcome of Henry’s was with France
It had been a hugely expensive mistake
What was the Prebendaries Plot, 1543
Conservatives sought to attack the reformists through Catherine Parr and Thomas Cranmer, but linking them to radicals like Anne Askew
How did the conservatives seek to attack the reformists in the Prebendaries Plot, 1543
By linking Catherine Parr, and Thomas Cranmer to radicals like Anne Askew
How did Henry show his alliance to Thomas Cranmer in the 1540’s
Appointed him to lead his own investigation after the Prebendaries Plot, 1543, and gave him his ring
Why did Henry give Cranmer his ring
To ward off challenges from the conservative faction
How did Edward Seymour gain more power than Earl of Surrey
Made deadly mistakes in Boulougne, so Surrey was replaced
Why was Edward Seymour replacing the Surrey such a devastating blow for the conservatives
It came at the time when henry was deciding who would become Edward’s reagent
Evaluative statement for the role of factions in the later years of Henry’s life
Increasing competition between factions in Henry’s later years were less to do with gaining power, and more about determining who would oversee Edward
How did Henry ensure Edward would not be usurped
Chose not to have a single reagent
Who was appointed a leader of those who would oversee Edward until he became of age
Edward Seymour
What were Henry’s top priorities before his death
Ensuring his legacy, and maintaining the state of the Church, who’s doctrine and liturgy had been created by him
What was/wasn’t attempted on Henry’s deathbed
No attempt to reverse his excommunication
What was the only thing Henry failed to accomplish in his own eyes by the time of his death
Had to restrict those who could read the Bible on 10th May 1543
