later years and death

Question 1

achieved his aims

Answer 1

established dynasty, defeated key rivals, strengthened government, put finance on a sound footing and reduced his independence on nobility

Question 2

aims overall

Answer 2

England and wales were better governed, more prosperous and more peaceful than at any time in the last 50 years

Question 3

1502

Answer 3

Arthur died, making Henry Duke of York heir apparent

Question 4

the chain for four deaths

Answer 4

in three years, changed Henry irrevocably

-the death of two sons left the Tudor dynasty dependent on Henry

Question 5

the renewed danger

Answer 5

was highlighted by the departure of Edmund de la Pole to take refuge in Burgundy 1503

Question 6

Henry made some

Answer 6

halfhearted plans to remarry, he even considered marrying Catherine of Aragon, but these came to nothing

Question 7

Henry spent his final years

Answer 7

using his powers to make sure that the nobility could not threaten his heir. He treated the nobles more harshly, through the council learned in the Law and the Star Chamber - in 1509 Dudley confessed that in 84 cases money had been extracted illegally, so resentment grew from the nobility