Section 3 Flashcards
Name three members of the Conservative faction in the last years of Henry’s reign
The Duke of Norfolk, Stephen Gardiner, Sir Thomas Wriothesley
Name four members of the Reformist faction in the last years of Henry’s reign
Thomas Cranmer, Katherine Parr, Edward Seymour, Sir William Paget
How did Henry show his independence from the factions in 1540?
He executed three Lutherans and three Catholics on the same day
When was the Prebenderies Plot?
1543
When was the Earl of Surrey executed?
1547
Who was made Captain of Bolougne in 1545 first?
The Earl of Surrey, Henry Howard
Why was the Earl of Surrey demoted from captain?
He tried to attack a French fortress but failed in 1546
How did the Howards lose power?
Henry sentenced them for treason after the Earl of Surrey produced a coat of arms referencing Edward the Confessor
Why did the factions fight over the Dry Stamp?
Access to it enabled members of Henry’s inner circle to determine what received Royal assent
Who was put in charge of Edward’s Regents?
Edward Seymour (Edward’s uncle)
When did Henry marry Catherine Howard?
1540
When did Jane Seymour die?
1537
Why did Cromwell choose Anne of Cleves for Henry to marry in 1540?
Allying with Germany gave them an support against France and Spain and Cleves had also split with the Pope
Why was Cromwell arrested?
He had failed to evict a number of heretics from Calais
Who took over as bishop of Winchester after Wolsey fell and was a member of the conservative faction?
Stephen Gardiner
Why was Catherine Howard vulnerable in her new marriage?
She had had a number of liaisons unsuitable for a queen
Why was Catherine Howard meeting other men while married to Henry?
There was concern that Henry could not produce a son because of his weight
When was Catherine Howard executed?
1542
What year was Prince Edward born?
1536
Who did Henry marry after the death of Jane Seymour?
Anne of Cleves
Who was a member of the reformist faction?
Edward Seymour
Who was a member of the conservative faction?
Stephen Gardiner
What faction would have been most pleased with the Act of Six Articles?
Conservatives
Who was created the Earl of Essex and the Lord Great Chamberlain in 1540?
Thomas Cromwell
What was Cromwell accused of in 1540?
Treason, heresy and arranging a failed marriage
Who was Catherine Howard’s uncle?
The Duke of Norfolk
What was signed between Francis I of France and Charles V HRE/King of Spain to cause much concern for Henry?
A ten year peace agreement
When was the Pilgrimage of Grace?
1536
What were the political motives behind the Dissolution of the Monasteries?
Breaking the power of Rome, establishing an independent state, and upholding patronage
What were the financial motives behind the Dissolution of the Monasteries?
Cromwell knew that the monasteries had enough money to finance Henry’s military ambitions
Name one Monastery and its net income
Glastonbury; £3311
When was the Act for the Dissolution of the Lesser Monasteries?
1536
When did larger monasteries begin to voluntarily surrender?
1538
When was the Act for the Dissolution of the Larger monasteries
1539
By what year were all the monastic houses dissolved?
1540
Who led the Lincolnshire rising?
Nicholas Melton “Captain Cobbler”
Who led the York uprising?
Robert Aske
Which castle was quickly yielded to the York rebels and who by?
Pontefract Castle; Lord Darcy
Who was invited to Parliament following the Pilgrimage of Grace?
Robert Aske
What were the religious motives for the dissolution of the monasteries?
The monks and nuns broke their vows of chastity, were lazy, self-indulgent, and had children
Which parts of the Pontefract Articles suggested economic motives for the Pilgrimage of Grace?
The request for the repeal of the Statute of Uses, a request to end Enclosures, and concern over tenancy prices
Who was sent to deal with the Lincolnshire rebels?
The Duke of Suffolk
Who was sent to deal with the York rebels and what was he instructed to do?
The Duke of Norfolk; not to negotiate
What caused Henry to be more harsh with the rebellions and how many executions took place?
Sir Francis Bigod’s failed rebellion; 144
Which leading figures were executed after the Bigod rebellion?
Bigod, Aske, Lord Darcy, Lord Hussey, Thomas Miller, Sir Thomas Percy
How many of the 300 monasteries did Henry VIII exempt from the dissolution?
67