Henry & Cromwell 1529 - 1540 Flashcards
What sort of beginnings did Cromwell come from? Why?
humble - dad = blacksmith
What was Cromwell and Wolsey’s relationship?
1529 - Cromwell = Wolsey’s mst trstd advsr
How did Wolsey’s downfall allow Cromwell to rise to power?
Cromwell provd his loyalty -> Wolsey in court = imprssd Henry
Why Cromwell’s work with Wolsey allow Cromwell to become chief minister?
prved Cromwell = well equppd -> run country & advise Henry
How did Cromwell achieve the annulment? When?
1533 - made Henry Supreme Hd of Church of Englnd by pssng Act in Rstrnt of Appls
Why did the annulment help Cromwell to become chief minister?
allwd Henry -> marry Anne B & hopefully have male heir -> achieve KGM
What were 3 elements of Cromwell’s personality?
- loyal
- ruthless
- efficient
How did Cromwell’s personality help him become chief minister?
dmstrtd good qults -> Hnry & prvd Cromwll = lyl srvnt
What was the problem with the Privy Council?
made of up -> 100 noblemen = too big
How did Cromwell improve the Privy Counci?
- rplcd w 20 pmnt equal mbrs = professionals
- gvn pwr -> rule on bhlf of mnrch (scr lgl sts)
What was the problem with the crime and justice system?
ancient laws mnt snctrs = plcs whr crmnls cld escape justice
How did Cromwell improve the crime and justice system?
1536 - Prlmnt got rd of librts
1540 - prlmnt got rd of snctrs for srs crms
What was the problem with Royal Power?
king = not engh contrl ovr Ireland, Wales & NofE -> cntd thrt -> Hrny’s reign
What was Cromwell’s solution to Royal Power in Ireland?
prmnnt mltry bse arnd Dublin, not pst Pale
Why was there a threat from Ireland?
Ireland = Cthlc cntry but England = Prtsnt cntry, so Crmwll frd a Cthlc thrt
