Fall of Cromwell

Question 1

factors contributed to Cromwell’s fall

Answer 1

Cleves marrige
Henry VIII
Factionalism- Catholic faction (Catherine Howard)
Class hatred- less of a serious factor
religious changes
Cromwell himself

Question 2

religious changes

Answer 2

charges of Heresy- argued plotting to introduce fully Protestant Church- knew would worry Henry
used as an excuse why rushed protestantism
dissolution of monasteries- can be used to promote Protestantism and sympathisers- pushed out English bible
further created rift of factions in court
reverse of religious reforms from Six Articles published 1539 only temporary setback

Question 3

Foreign Policy

Answer 3

when france and Habsburg made peace in 1538 England was left isolated and when excommunicated in 1538 feared crusade
persuaded Henry marry Anne of Cleves- German princess

Question 4

Cromwell himself

Answer 4

Henry growing older and more paranoid
promotions and success created jealousy from others in court
from humble background
failure of Anne of Cleves marriage- weakened relationship
treason cases in 1530s 883 but only 329 executed- used law bend to will/ remove threats
position relied on control of rival factions

Question 5

Catholic Faction

Answer 5

Conservative faction- Thomas Howard- Duke of Norfolk and Stephen Gardiner
Henry became infatuated with Catherine Howard, niece of Norfolk
accused Cromwell of Heresy and infatuation but believed
accused Cromwell of being too slow when divorce from Anne

Question 6

The Cleaves marriage

Answer 6

marriage disaster Henry found her unattractive
unnecessary as while France and Spain recovered- soon at war again
not complete failure as Cromwell still reward the Earl of Essex- unusual someone not noble
swift annuellement of marriage- King distracted- enemies took advantage