HVIII character and aims

Question 1

When did H succeed his father

Answer 1

April 1509

Question 2

What were Henrys primary aims?

Answer 2

Consolidate and extend his personal power and ensure the succession and continuation of the dynasty

Question 3

What qualities did Henry demonstrate?

Answer 3

Decisiveness and ruthlessness that were to mark his kingship

Question 4

What king of kingdom did Henry inherit

Answer 4

Stable, prosperous and peaceful kingdom. Dynasty was secure and succession had passed without incident or challenge

Question 5

Henry put in measures for the continuation of…

Answer 5

• Strong and stable government, both at centre and in localities
• englands foreign policy by marrying g Catherine of Aragon and therefore maintaining a good relationship with Spain
• dynasty by marrying early in his reign to improve prospect of gaining a male heir

Question 6

How did Henry depart from his Father’s legacy?

Answer 6

Ruthlessly disposing of his predecessors chief financial ages the unpopular Sir Richard Empson and Edmund Dudley who were tires and executed for treason

Question 7

Why were empson and Dudley killed?

Answer 7

Used as scapegoats for the most unpopular aspects of his late fathers policies

Question 8

What policy of his father’s did he abandon?

Answer 8

Abandoned his fathers peace policy by pursuing rather than avoiding wars