Henry VIII - Government (1540-1547)

Question 1

What type of government dominated England from 1540-1547?

Answer 1

Conciliar government

Question 2

Which group had the most influence in Henry’s government in this period?

Answer 2

Religious Conservatives (unofficial Catholics) such as Duke of Norfolk and Thomas Wriothesley

Question 3

When and for what was Catherine Howard executed?

Answer 3

February 1542 for treason/adultery

Question 4

What two events led to the decline in influence of the Duke of Norfolk?

Answer 4

Execution of Catherine Howard

Marriage of Katherine Parr (devout Protestant)

Question 5

Who was heir to the throne upon Henry’s death?

Answer 5

Prince Edward

Question 6

Which Councillor had the most influence upon Henry’s death?

Answer 6

Thomas Seymour, Earl of Hertford

Question 7

What relation was Thomas Seymour to Prince Edward?

Answer 7

Uncle (brother of Jane Seymour)

Question 8

What happened to the Duke of Norfolk’s son?

Answer 8

Executed for treason (Norfolk weakened even further)