Chapter 7 Flashcards
At the time, what was thought of the long-term viability of the Break from Rome
Many thought that once annulment had been sought, reconciliation would be found with Rome
What did people think of the actions of the Reformation Parliament at the time, and so what would happen
Their actions would be temporary, so England would return to it’s previous relationship with Rome
Why were bishops reluctant to challange Henry’s decision to break from Rome, despite not supporting it
- First Parlimentary session of 1534 meant Henry appointed bishops, so they were dependant on him
- Charged on permanurie and treason against Wolsey acted as a deterent
What was Cromwell’s personal motivation for breaking from Rome
It would in turn increase his own power
When did Thomas More resign as Chancellor and First Minister
Following the charges made of premanurie against clergymen
What did the resignation of Thomas More enable Cromwell to do
Re-focus Parliamentary legislation away from placing pressures on the Pope, towards establishing an independant state
When did Parlimentary legilsation transition from placing pressure on the Pope, to establishing an independant state
After the resignation of Thomas More, led by Cromwell
Who was key for promoting arguments of support of the annulment between Henry and catherine
Cranmer
Why was Cranmer so vital for Henry in seeking an annulment
Promoted intelectual justifications, whilst recognising Henry’s resistance to religious change, and his hatred of heretical ideas
What did Cranmer produce that sought to prove English bishops had the right to pronounce without reference to Rome
The Collectanea Statis Capiosa
What did The Collecteanea Statis Capiosa proove
English bishops had the right to pronounce without reference to Rome
Following the Act of Supremacy, 1534, what happened to anyone who refused to swear an oath to Henry
They were declared a traitor and sentenced to death
Why was Eustace Chapuys so important to Catherine
Advised her, and enabled her to maintain links with the Imperial Court
Who was important to advise Catherine, and enable her to maintain links with the Imperial Court
Eustace Chapuys
What position did Eustace Chapuys hold
Spanish Ambassador in England
Aside from Eustace Chapuys, who were key figures in the aragonese faction
Sir Nicholas Carew, Sir Henry Guilford, Lords Darcey + Hussey
What was the symbolic significance of Anne Boleyn’s coronation
Held on Pentecoste 1533, a very significant religious day, to show the people that God supported the Break from Rome
Who was beheaded on 6th July 1533, for failing to take the oath recognising Henry as Supreme Head of the Church of England
Thomas More
What was the punishment for the Carthusian Monks refusing to accept the oath, recognising Henry as Supreme Head of the Church of England
Dragged through London with their insides cut out, privates removed and inserted into their mouths, and then were beheaded, with their heads boiled and covered in tar
What did Elizabeth Barton do, and what was the consequence
Admitted to making up visions that if Henry divorced Catherine, he would die shortly afterwards. She was hung at Tyburn in 1534
What does the brutality that Henry took towards those who refused to sign the oath show
He was unwilling to compromise about the legitimacy of his marriage to Anne, and therefore the legitimacy of his children
What shows how Henry was unwilling to compromise about the legitimacy of his marriage to Anne, and therefore the legitimacy of his children
The brutality he took in dealing with those who refused to take the oath
