Henry and Cronwell Flashcards
When did Cromwell become Henry’s Principal Secretary?
1534
When was Elizabeth born?
1533
Explain why Anne fell from power in 1536.
Jane Seymour
Failed to have a son
Accused of treason
Accused of adultery
Enemies - especially Norfolk and Cromwell
When was Edward born?
October 1537
When did Jane Seymour die?
October 1537
What was the Court of Augmentation?
Established to deal with the wealth of the Church after the Dissolution.
What was the Council of the North?
Created by Cromwell to placate the North after the Pilgrimage of Grace
What was the Privy Council?
Chosen advisers, selected by the King, to help with his decision making.
What was the Court of Wards?
Established to deal with wardships of wealthy children after their parents had died.
How successfully did Cromwell did with Wales?
Forced to accept the English law and language but the terrain made it difficult to enforce.
How successful did Cromwell deal with Ireland?
England only controlled the Pale (around Dublin). Anglo-Irish Lords were in charge, but could not always be trusted.
What was a sanctuary?
Avoid arrest if you were inside a church. This was largely abolished by Cromwell.
What were liberties?
Local lords could control the law. This was completely abolished.
How powerful was Henry’s Parliament?
It was largely under the control of Cromwell and passed the laws he wanted regarding religion and the succession.
When did Henry marry Anne of Cleves?
January 1540. The marriage was not successful as Henry did not like her.
When did Henry marry Katherine Howard?
In July 1540 after his marriage to Anne of Cleves had been annulled.
Why did Cromwell fall from power in 1540?
Radical Protestant
Failure of the marriage with Anne of Cleves
Enemies - Norfolk
Lost Henry’s support
What other jobs did Cromwell have?
Lawyer
MP
Worked for Cromwell
What was the Act of Supremacy?
Made Henry head of the Church - 1534
Why did Cromwell want Henry to marry Anne of Cleves?
England would have a Protestant ally
