Henry & the Break From his Father

Question 1

Changes form Henry VII’s Reign

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Answer 1

Executed Dudley & Epsom, who had implemented harsh financial policies

Married Catherine of Aragon - This restored the valuable alliance with Spain

Question 2

Henry v France

Answer 2

Henry invaded France in 1512 but achieved nothing. He returned in 1513 and took the towns of Therounne and Tournai. He also captured some nobles during the Battle of the Spurs, which was a great propaganda victory. This gave Henry the glory he desired but wasn’t particularly useful for England and exhausted them financially

However:

• Henry achieved his aim of glory
• France agreed to pay the arrears (money owed) of the French Pension
• Henry’s sister Mary married Louis XII

Question 3

Henry’s Domestic Policy

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Answer 3

Henry, unlike his father, showed little interest in the running of affairs. Wolsey, who supported Henry’s war policy in order to advance up the ranks, rose in prominence. Nearly all matters of government were referred to him and he was appointed Lord Chancellor in 1515

Henry also won back the support of the nobility through aggressive policies. His creation of new nobles won him support, contrasting with his father strict policies