Henry VIII - Legacy and the Mid-Tudor Crisis

Question 1

When did the Mid-Tudor crisis occur?

Answer 1

Between 1547-58 and 1558-1603

Question 2

Name two personal achievements made by Henry VIII in his reign

Answer 2

• Developed Protestant Church by “Breaking from Rome”

- Helped to develop the army (combat with France and Spain)

Question 3

Who were Henry VIII’s three children and who did he have them by?

Answer 3

• Mary by Catherine of Aragon
• Elizabeth by Anne Boleyn
• Edward by Jane Seymour

Question 4

Name two of Henry’s ministers

Answer 4

• Cranmer

- Cromwell

Question 5

Name two successes by Henry VIII as a legacy

Answer 5

• Raised the monarchy to idolatry status and improved patriotism
• Secured the succession to a male heir
• Built hugely impressive palaces etc

Question 6

Name two failures by Henry VIII as a legacy

Answer 6

• Created religious division and tension
• Engaged in six wars, the only successful operation being Boulogne
• Financial crisis: spent £2,134,784, finances in were £656,245 and £270,000
• Dissolution of the monasteries