Henry & Cromwell Flashcards
When did Cromwell become Henry’s Principal Secretary
1534
When was Elizabeth born
1533
Explain why Anne fell from power
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 decision making
What was the Court of Wards
Established to deal with the wardships of wealthy children after their parents had died
How successfully did Cromwell deal with Wales
Forced to accept English law and language but the terrain made it difficult to enforce
How successfully did Cromwell deal with Ireland
England only controlled the Pale Anglo-Irish Lords were in charge but could not always be trusted
What was a sanctuary
Avoid arrest if you were inside a Church Largely abolished by Cromwell
What were liberties
Local lords could control the law This was completely abolished by Cromwell
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 Cleves marriage Enemies like Norfolk Lost Henry’s support
What other jobs did Cromwell have
Lawyer MP Worked for Cromwell
What was the Act of Supremacy
Made Henry Supreme Head of the Church in 1534
Why did Cromwell want Henry to marry Anne of Cleves
England would have a Protestant ally
