Henry VIII succesison Flashcards
1
Q
Who was Queen Mary’s mother?
A
Catherine of Aragon
2
Q
What ws Henry’s issue with securing succession after the birth of Mary?
A
He did not belive a woman was capable of ruling England
He feared a retun to civil war should Henry be succeeded by his daughter Mary
3
Q
What was Henry’s solution to securing the succession?
A
Annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon
4
Q
What dominated Henry’s domestic polcies 1527 - 1537
A
Securing the succession
