Henry 8 - Domestic Policies Under Cromwell

Question 1

When was the reformation parliament and why was it called?

Answer 1

1529-1536

Called initially to deal with Wolsey. After Wolsey’s death: the divorce and church

Question 2

How did Cromwell exploit church weakness?

Answer 2

Catholic Church weakened by humanist criticisms (Erasmus) and anticlerical satire (Simon fish)

Church claim of legal supremacy challenged in 1528 by lawyer Christopher st German

Collectanea satis copiosa compiled by Cranmer - intellectual justification based on legal/historic principles

Expert opinions sought from continental uni’s (some favourable)