Henry 8th Flashcards
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When did Henry ascend to the throne
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April 1509
2
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Who secured Henry’s position on the throne?
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Old kings councillors such as Richard fox, Thomas Lovell and Richard Weston
3
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Who was imprisoned at the start of Henry’s reign?
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Edmund and Dudley
4
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How was Henry 8th different from H7?
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- lacked strong work ethic (enjoyed sports instead)
- could act decisively when he wanted to
- heavily relied on others (Wolsey or Cromwell(
5
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What were the character traits of H8?
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- ruthfulness
- insecurity
- impulsiveness
BELIEVED IN DIVINE RIGHT TO RULE
6
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What was the legacy of H8?
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- peaceful kingdom
- money (£300,000)
- peaceful foreign policy = popular king for the most part
7
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What were the aims of H8 govt?
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- establishing himself
- eager to pursue glory and secure the succession
- little interest in policy making
- growing importance of parliament
8
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What were some of his initial actions?
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- execution of Empson and Dudley
- council learned in law abolished (jan 1510)
- many hinds cancelled
- married COA (June 1509)
- nobles sons = h8 personal companions in sport, leisure etc
- war with France (pursuit of military glory)
9
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what were some key changes to government after 1514?
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- councillor government had broken down due to disagreements with council over France
- from 1514 reliance on Wolsey as chief minister
- 1532-40: Cromwell as chief minister - dominated royal govt
- 1540-47 = emergence of new PC - power lay to the conservatives
10
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what was the role and importance of parliament?
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- grew in importance from 1529 - ‘reformation parliament’ as dealt with divorce from COA and reformed the church
- used parliament for extraor9dianry revenue - finance wars
11
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what was the role of the privy chamber ?
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- introduced gentleman of privy chamber, but essentially the same
12
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domestic policies under Wolsey overview
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- had lots of power = alter rex
- had to speak to Wolsey before the king
- centred on strengthening royal authority and raising finance
- overseeing the legal system
13
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legal system and law under Wolsey
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- presided over the court of chancery - think enclosure
- from 1516 extended use of the star chamber - made it centre of the kings govt and legal system - mostly private lawsuits, quick justice
- authority of crown over regional councils extended
- local law officers appointed to enforce royal law
14
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What was raising finance like under Wolsey?
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- set up a network of royal commissioner appointed by himself to assess wealth for subsidies
- 1525 amicable grant: technically a voluntary gift to the king
- In reality was a heavy tax - need for war campaigns WITHOUT PARL APPROVAL
- widespread resistance = abandoned as a result
- 1526 Eltham ordinances - reform the privy chamber
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