Henry VIII Flashcards
Describe Herny VIII’s foreign policy with Spain
Convinced them to join Holy league, Ferdinand used Herny to invaded France in 1512 by getting him to invade so he could invade and capture Navarre, Spain and French peace treaty left Herny isolated and involved in Treaty of London
What was the Holy League?
Anti-french alliance between Europen powers
What was Treaty of London?
1518 pact initiated by Pope to present a united front across Europe
Describe Herny VIII’s foreign policy with Holy Roman Empire
Both members of Holy League, left isolated when signed separate treaty with France, part of Treaty of London, Treaty of Bruges negotiated in 1521, a failed embargo meant English economy struggled, Treaty of Cambrai left England isolated in 1529, constant inward fighting with France protected Henry, after break with Rome cut connections and marriage with Anne and alliance with Schmalkalden protect Herny after peace deal between France and Holy Roman Empire
Describe Herny VIII’s foreign policy with France
Councillors renewed Treaty of Staples in 1510 which Henry ruined by invading in 1523, Wolsey resecured pension in 1514 and a marriage alliance but this ended suspiciously, part of Treaty of London, field of cloth of gold in 1920 did little for Henry, in 1927 Henry is forced sign anti-aggression pact, in 1932 Henry made alliance with France against Emporer, after break with Rome cut connections and marriage with Anne and alliance with Schmalkalden protect Herny after peace deal between France and Holy Roman Empire
Describe Herny VIII’s foreign policy with Scotland
Members of Holy League, in 1513 Herny won battle of Flodden but couldn’t capitalise because it was too costly, pope sent envoy to convince to join crusade, Battle of Solway Moss in 1942 was a success, sought marriage between Edward and Mary but rejected and retailed by sending Hertford into Scotland
What was Henry and Anne Boylen’s relationship?
She played a clever game, made Herny wait and then became pregnant in order to force King’s hand to marry her and have legitimate children. Had a girl, Elizabeth. Many objected her as queen because she pushed Herny further protest. Cromwell and Anne’s relationship broke down and Cromwell was able to convince King of Anne’s flirtatious manner leading to convictions and beheading.
What was Henry and Jane’s relationship?
She was a lady in waiting for both previous queens, attacked King with demure personality. Gave Henry his only son, Edward but died during childbirth.
What were Henry’s early aims?
Marriage to Catherine of Aragon, re-establish nobility and pursue an aggressive foreign policy
What his later aims?
Recurring theme of pursuing glory and leaving a legacy on England
What was Henry and Anne of Cleaves’s relationship?
Protestant princess who didn’t suit Henry personality and faced political unwelcome, marriage was annulled after purpose served
What was Henry and Catherine Howard’s relationship?
Catholic lady in waiting, used as a pawn in Norfolk’s political game, in eagerness overlooked Catherine’s sexual experience and King had her executed upon hearing of accusations of affair with cousin
What was Henry and Katherine Parr’s relationship?
Protestant women, Norfolk tried to have her branded as a heretic but she successfully managed to overcome allegations, took care of Henry in final years and outlived him
Describe Act of Annexing First Fruits and Tenths
Heavy financial burden on clergy and strengthened supremacy
What was the stated of the relationship between England and Rome in 1534?
Smashed beyond repair
Describe Dissolution of Monasteries
1536 to 1542 dissolved monasteries and ensured vast amounts of land
How did Cromwell fall from favour?
Catalyst for Cromwell’s downfall was failure to manage marriages satisfactory, tried to reconcile by arranging a new marriage with Cleaves, annulment killed of Cromwell’s remaining credibility
What was court like for the remainder of Henry’s years?
Norfolk had niece in court to marry to King and after news of previous sexual relations King had here executed and Norfolk lost credibility. Edward Seymour rose to power and named protector of throne
What measure did Herny and Cromwell take in 1531 to put pressure on the pope?
Clergy accused of praemunire
What measure did Herny and Cromwell take in 1534 to put pressure on the pope?
Formal submission of clergy
Describe Act in Restraint of Appeals
Drafted on collectina in April 1533 and dictated Monarch passed imperial jurisdiction not subject to scrutiny from foreign powers
Describe Act of Supremacy
1534 act that gave legislative force to royal supremacy and broke with Rome
Describe Act of Succession
1534 act that made Catherine’s marriage void and future Queen’s children legitimate
Describe Treason Act
Could easily be committed, move to stop criticism of Anne
What was Henry and Catherine of Aragon’s relationship?
Spanish Princess, moved to England to marry Arthur originally but after death, Henry married her. Strong ruler who was married to King for 22 years but only had one daughter, Mary
When did Catherine and Henry get married?
11 June 1509
What was the King’s great matter?
Henry grew impatient with Catherine and fixated on Anne Boylen, sought divorce so that he could marry Anne, removed papal influence over England through acts to pressure the pope, eventually marriage became void in 1534
When did England separate from Rome?
1534
Describe Henry’s parliament
Called Parliament few times during reign and switch to key minister
Who was Wolsey?
Came from poor background but won scholarship to Oxford, Henry liked Wolsey and wanted him around so gave him responsibilities
What were Wolsey’s successes?
Star Chamber and Eltham Ordinance
What was the Star Chamber?
Courts after 1516 had to administer cheap and fair justice
What was Eltham Ordinance?
Cut spending and removed several members of privy chamber
What caused Wolsey downfall?
Failure to deliver in Kings Great matter ultimately led to downfall
What was Henry and Catherine of Aragon’s relationship?
Spanish Princess, moved to England to marry Arthur originally but after death, Henry married her. Strong ruler who was married to King for 22 years but only had one daughter, Mary
When did Catherine and Henry get married?
11 June 1509
What was the King’s great matter?
Henry grew impatient with Catherine and fixated on Anne Boylen, sought divorce so that he could marry Anne, removed papal influence over England through acts to pressure the pope, eventually marriage became void in 1534
When did England separate from Rome?
1534
Describe Henry’s parliament
Called Parliament few times during reign and switch to key minister
Who was Wolsey?
Came from poor background but won scholarship to Oxford, Henry liked Wolsey and wanted him around so gave him responsibilities
What were Wolsey’s successes?
Star Chamber and Eltham Ordinance
What was the Star Chamber?
Courts after 1516 had to administer cheap and fair justice
What was Eltham Ordinance?
Cut spending and removed several members of privy chamber
What caused Wolsey downfall?
Failure to deliver in Kings Great matter ultimately led to downfall
Explain how reign could be seen as prosperous
Population grew, agricultural prices rose, debasement of coinage
Explain how reign could be seen as a depression
Bad harvests, real wages declined, rural unemployment rose and homelessness increased
What was engrossing?
Joining together of two or more farms to make one unit
What was the effect of enclosure?
Made people
When was the commission that found people were engrossing illegally?
1517
What were the laws against from the commission in 1517?
Sheep ownership and engrossing but they had little effect