Chapter 7 - Tudors Flashcards
With whom did Henry VIII sign a peace treaty in 1510?
Louis XII
Who were arrested on trumped up charges?
Empson and Dudley
Who was Henrys warrior-king idol?
Henry V
What kind of monarch was Henry keen to be seen as?
ideal renaissance monarch
Who did Henry marry in 1509?
Catherine of Aragon
What did Henry abolish in 1510?
Council learned
What did Henry join in 1511 in a fight against France?
Holy league
What was the name of the Battle in which the Earl of Surrey defeated the Scottish army?
Battle of Flodden 1513
Why did Henry have a peace treaty with France in 1514?
It had drained Henrys vast financial resources
What approach did Henry have initially during his reign as King?
Concilliar approach - Fox and Wareham
When was Henry granted extraordinary revenue by parliament?
February 1512
How many troops did Henry lead into France in June 1513?
30,000
Why was Henry particularly frustrated with his fathers councilors at foreign policy?
Making decisions without Henry’s knowledge
What success did Henry have in France?
Victory at the Battle of Spurs and won the towns of Tournai and Therouanne
Who was making a lot of the decisions for Henry between 1515-1529?
Thomas Wolsey
Why was Wolsey different and unpopular with the nobles?
Came from a low class background and outwitted the nobles and was seen as quite arrogant
Why did Henry appoint Wolsey?
Because he was skillful at governmental affairs and he was in control of him as his position was based on skill and not right of birth.
