Henry VIII character and aims

Question 1

was Henry VIII prepared to be king

Answer 1

yes
7 years had passed since Arthur’s death so had been prepared for his role and was well educated

Question 2

how did Henry’s dislike for the business of government effect government structure

Answer 2

emphasis on conciliar government or the work of a chief minister at different periods throughout the reign

Question 3

What was the legacy of Henry VII

Answer 3

money - around £300,00 on his death
unpopular mechanisms for extracting money
peaceful FP
conciliar form of government

Question 4

why did the money Henry VII left disappear

Answer 4

aggressive foreign policy towards France

Question 5

why did conciliar government initially disappear

Answer 5

Thomas Wolsey became the focus of government

Question 6

How were Empson and Dudley removed

Answer 6

Richard Fox, Thomas Lovell and Richard Weston secured their arrest
Henry had them executed

Question 7

When was the council learned in law abolished

Answer 7

January 1510
many of the bonds and recognizances from it were cancelled

Question 8

What were Henry’s early aims

Answer 8

establish his status amongst European monarchs through marriage
re-establish the role of the nobility
establish himself as a warrior king through success in battle

Question 9

How did Henry establish himself through marriage

Answer 9

marriage to Catherine of Aragon in June 1509

Question 10

how did Henry re-establish the nobility

Answer 10

Henry partnered with the sons of the nobility to play sports
aggressive foreign policy allowed nobles to accompany Henry to war

Question 11

how did Henry try to establish himself as a warrior king

Answer 11

war in France