Henry Viii's Government

Question 1

Henry inherited a strong and efficient central and local government structure, staffed by…

Answer 1

Able administers

Question 2

The government stayed consistent until…

Answer 2

1514

Question 3

Government throughout Henry’s reign.

Answer 3

1509-1514(governed by the council)
1514-29(Thomas Wolsey as chief minister)
1529-33(conciliar government is restored)
1532-40(Thomas cromwell as chief minister)
1540-1547(conciliar government is restored in a new form)

Question 4

Why did the Conciliar government break down in 1514?

Answer 4

Due to disagreements between Henry and his councillors over issues such as war with France & Henry’s ‘minions’.

Question 5

Who were the minions?

Answer 5

A group of younger courtiers around Henry’s age who Henry would surround himself with.

Question 6

What role did Thomas Wolsey play from 1514-1529?

Answer 6

Chief minister, Henry relied on him to manage government effectively.

Question 7

What did Wolsey’s downfall bring?

Answer 7

A return to conciliar government

Question 8

Rise of Wolsey

Answer 8

• Became Archbishop of York in 1514
• cardinal in 1515
• Papal legate in 1518

Question 9

What did Wolseys role as Lord Chancellor in 1515 mean in terms of power?

Answer 9

Brought him immense power as courtiers had to go through him to speak to the king.

Question 10

What did Wolsey’s domestic policy focus on?

Answer 10

Raising royal finance & Increase royal authority.