Henry VIII- The start of a new era

Question 1

What was the main difference between the ways in which Henry VII and Henry VIII came to power?

Answer 1

Henry VII endured years of poverty and exile and succeeded to the throne only through luck and military success whilst Henry VIII had only known wealth and expectation and was not intended to receive the throne

Question 2

What were some of Henry’s skills as a child?

Answer 2

• fluent in languages
• skilled in sports such as jousting
• skilled in musical instruments
• great memory for factal details and could analyse info and argue on subjects such as religion

Question 3

Which skills of Henry’s influenced his aggressive foreign policy?

Answer 3

His warrior skills

Question 4

Which of Henry VII advisers did Henry VII inherit?

Answer 4

1. Thomas lovell - Chancellor of exchequer
2. Bishop Fox - Lord Privy Seal and trusted important adviser (till Wolsey
3. Archbishop Warham - Lord Chancellor

Question 5

How was the difference between Henry VII and Henry VIII approaches immediately apparent in 1509 (hint: finance)

Answer 5

1. Arrested Empson and Dudley/ Abolished Council Learned of Law

Question 6

Why did Henry VIII enact the marriage with Catherine of Aragon?

Answer 6

Because it was seen as an honourable & chivalrous thing to do and showed knightly valour

Question 7

Why did Henry VIII want imperialism?

Answer 7

1. He wanted to recreate the glories of Henry V’s victory at agincourt in 1415
2. Wanted to establish himself as supreme head of authority (important in reformation)

Question 8

What was Henry’s court like? (in general, dont talk about structure?

Answer 8

It was a lavish court with generous hospitality and patronage of scholars and explorers

Question 9

How did Henry VIII regard the nobles?

Answer 9

He regarded them as his friends and associates

Question 10

What were some early gestures of goodwill that Henry VIII made towards the nobles?

Answer 10

1. Disbanded Council Learned in Law

2. Cancelled 175 Bonds and Recognisances that were still owing

Question 11

How did the presence of nobles affect the prestige of Henry VII’s court?

Answer 11

It increased the prestige of his court

Question 12

BUT What did Henry VII share in common with his father? (regarding some nobles/rivals)

(GIVE AN EXAMPLE)

Answer 12

1. Shared some common suspicion over some nobles
   - e.g Suffolk was executed in 1513
2. Encouraged talented advisers and administrators from outside nobility, to take on daily tasks in local government e.g. JP’s

Question 13

Was there a threat from abroad to replace Henry VIII as king?

Answer 13

No

Question 14

What was the privy chamber?

Answer 14

Important part of kings household where only most trusted advisers could be invited into

Question 15

What was a key difference between Henry VIII and his fathers approach in managing government affairs?

Answer 15

Henry VII was actively involved in gov affairs whilst Henry VIII delegated power to chief advisers to manage government

Question 16

What was factionalism?

Answer 16

Rivalry between groups who wanted to win the kings favour as the royal court was the centre of political power and influence during tudor period (factionalism was prominent in Henry VIII period)

Question 17

What was Henry VIII’s main incentive for foreign policy?

Answer 17

• He wanted to estabish his presence in international affairs and demonstrate his strength to his subjects
• He wanted to win glorious victories to reinforce his warrior image

Question 18

How did Henry attempt to revive hostilities with France in 1512?

Answer 18

He sent an demoralised army, may ill from disease to France

- They returned to England and the campaign failed

Question 19

How did Henry attempt to revive hostilities with France in 1513?

Answer 19

He turned to Wolsey, who organised an expedition to France in 1913 (A 2nd time)
- They were highly successful and England captured tournai and therouanne. Henry VIII was also promised an annual payment for agreeing to give up his claims to the French throne

Question 20

What happened in 1512 between England and Scotland?

Answer 20

1- Scotland attempted an invasion of the north-east of England with the intention of diverting English troops from going to France
2.In the battle that followed, Scottish lost 10000 men whilst England only lost 1000.

Question 21

What were the consequences of the Battle of Flodden for England and Scotland?

Answer 21

England: enhanced reputation of English army and lessened threat from Scots

Scotland: James IV dies and imminently, Scotland was immeasurably weaker