Henry VIII

Question 1

what was the focus of Henry VIII’s foreign policy?

Answer 1

• to expand into Europe and bring glory

- attack france

Question 2

How does Henry’s foreign policy differ from the foreign policy of his father?

Answer 2

-it was offensive rather than defensive

Question 3

How were relations with France?

Answer 3

• not good
• Henry was thirsty to attack due to the presence of France as a major power
• despite capturing Therouanne and Tournai, wars with France were largely unsuccessful and the continued necessity to raise taxes to fund them was unpopular

Question 4

what were henry’s aims upon his accession?

Answer 4

• achieving military glory
• asserting his claim to the french throne
• securing succession
• achieving imperial ambitions by uniting England and scotland

Question 5

Why did Wolsey rise to power?

Answer 5

• hard working
• recognised opportunities for promotion and supported Henry’s foreign policy
• King was less interested in domestic affairs
• He was Henry’s chaplain
• well organised

Question 6

describe legal reforms under wolsey

Answer 6

• wolsey attempted to bring greater justice to the legal system
• he used the legal system to attack the nobility
• court of Star Chamber for rich
• court of chancery for poor

Question 7

describe financial reforms under wolsey

Answer 7

• introduced subsidy, replaced fifteenth and tenth, was successful
• amicable grant led to unrest in east anglia

Question 8

describe social reform under Wolsey

Answer 8

-wolsey attacked enclosure

Question 9

describe administrative reform under wolsey

Answer 9

• wolsey rarely called parliament
• introduced eltham ordinances in 1526, which aimed to improve efficiency of the chamber, however, the main purpose was to control the king