Henry VIII's reign 1540-47 The role of faction Flashcards
What year was Thomas Cromwell executed?
1540
What year was Prince Edward born in?
1537
What year di Henry make a final settlement of the succession in his will?
1546
What other years had succession acts been passed in Henry VIII’s reign?
1533,1534 , 1544
Who would the throne pass to if Edward died without heirs, according to the succession act?
Frances Grey
Three examples of people in the conservative faction in the 1540s
The Duke of Norfolk; Stephen Gardiner; Thomas Wriothesley
Three examples of people in the reformist faction in the 1540s
John Dudley; Sir Anthony Denny; William Paget
Who was Henry’s fifth wife, whom he married in 1540?
Catherine Howard
What year did Henry marry Catherine Howard?
1543
What did Sir Anthony Denny gain control over, which allowed him to alter Henry’s will?
The dry stamp
When was Cranmer on trial?
1543
Who suggested to Henry that Catherine Parr was a heretic?
Stephen Gardiner
Who had Catherine Parr arrested?
Thomas Wriothesley
Which two men dominated the Privy council by Henry’s death?
Edward Seymour and John Dudley
Four aims of Henry’s foreign policy in the 1540’s
1) Claim the French throne
2)Glory
3)Secure the dynasty
4)Maintain trade links
Which battle did the English defeat the Scots in in 1542?
Solway Moss
Which King was killed due to injuries in battle in 1542?
James V of Scotland
Which treaty was signed between England and Scotland in July 1543?
Treaty of Greenwich
Which country renewed an alliance with Scotland in December 1543?
France
Who did Henry sign an agreement with in February 1544 for a joint invasion of France?
Charles V
How many men did Henry pledge to send for the French war?
40,000
Which territory was captured by the English in 1544?
Boulogne
Why did Charles V decide to conclude a separate peace treaty with the French in September 1544?
He was short of money
Felt Henry had broken the agreement to march on Paris
When was the peace treaty signed between England and France?
7th June 1546
