Henry VIII Flashcards
Mechanics, Knowledge and evaluation, some exam question practice too
What are the three factors for the fall of Thomas Wolsey?
Henry VII’s withdrawal of support
Factional aggression
Wolsey’s failures
What are the three pieces of evidence illustrating why henry VII’s withdrawal of support for Thomas Wolsey was the most important reason for Wolsey’s fall?
Wolsey fell as soon as henry became displeased with him
Wolsey tried passing desperate acts to regain Henry’s favour
Wolsey resigned from all posts immediately after the writ of praemunire was issued
What is the counter to the factor “Henry VII’s withdrawal of support for Wolsey” in the question “what is the most important reason for Wolsey’s fall”?
After the writ of praemunire, Henry tried to return Wolsey to his archbishopric of York so he could carry out clerical duties. Henry didn’t want to see Wolsey fall.
What role did factions play in Wolsey’s fall?
After the writ of praemunire was issued and Henry tried to restore Wolsey partially, factions pushed Henry to charge Wolsey to be charged with treason, leading to his execution.
What is the counter to the role of factions in Wolsey’s fall?
Wolsey was able to deal with them for over a decade just fine
Factional aggression needs something to latch onto, a moment of vulnerability is needed
What are the two main examples of Wolsey failing Henry VII?
Failure to raise the amicable grant following the battle of Pavia
Failure to secure Henry’s divorce to Catherine of Aragon, Second Legatine court was suspended for summer by Cardinal Campeggio
What are the three ways to assess if the English church was in need of reform by 1529?
Institutional corruption - 8/10
Dissatisfaction of the Laity - 4.5/10
Stability and confidence in catholic doctrine - 4/10
What do traditionalist historians believe about the state of the church pre-1529 and what do revisionist historians believe?
Traditionalist- Church was in need of reform
Revisionist - Church was in fact healthy and not in need of reform
What was John Colet’s sermon convocation?
A speech delivered by reverend John Colet, in which he denounced the church of England. He claimed that ministers were “greedy, dishonourable, that they lust, sin and ignore the plight of the poor”
When was John Colet’s sermon convocation?
1512
What proportion of English lands belonged to the church?
1/3
When were Archbishop Warham’s visitations?
1511-1514
What were the findings of Archbishop Warham’s visitations?
4/260 priests were found to be ignorant in the area.
True or false: There was disquiet amongst the Laity about the paying of Tithes
True
Where were traces of Lollardy denominations popping up?
Chiltern Hills
