Henry And Wolsey 1509-1529

Question 1

English Society in 1509

Answer 1

Hierachal structure
Divine right of kings
Great chain of being
2.5 million population
Cloth and wool trade

Question 2

Henry beliefs at his accession

Answer 2

He had been appointed by god
People had a duty to obey him
The monarchy and court were at the centre of life
Stubborn

Question 3

Henrys personal style of government

Answer 3

Henry used the royal council and privy chamber
Delegated power as tasks bored him
Made use of one personal advise or chief minister

Question 4

Henrys strengths

Answer 4

Popular- handsome, looked like a king, different from his father
Strong -team of experienced advisers, stable england, Catherine of Aragon
Rich- crown wasn’t in debt

Question 5

Henrys weaknesses

Answer 5

Naive- only 18, vision of kingship was based on heroic legends
Disinterested- little interest in day to day government, happy to delegate power
Risk taker- dangerous sports such as jousting
Egotistical and overconfident- not need advice

Question 6

Henrys aims

Answer 6

Win back land from france
King decides policy ministers carry out
Achieve victory in battles Abelard
Create a dazzling court
Enhance his prestige with great men

Question 7

Wolseys rise to power

Answer 7

Luck
Personality and skills
Positions which gave him influence

Question 8

Enclosure

Answer 8

Fences to divide land into fields
Reduced land available to tenant farmers
Wolsey brought 260 court cases being brought against landowners

Question 9

Star chamber

Answer 9

A royal court that dispensed justice for the king

Question 10

Eltham ordinances

Answer 10

1526
Cutting spending on meals and servants
Laying off sick or unneeded servants
Reducing the amount of money paid to people for expenses such as food, fuel and lodgings
Reduced privy chamber from 12 to 6