The aims of Henry VIII's government (7) Flashcards
Name 3 aims of Henry VIII?
1) To establish his status amongst European monarchs through marriage.
2) To re-establish the role of the nobility.
3) To establish himself as a warrior king through success in battle.
What had been discussed with Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon?
A marriage between them, but not finally agreed while Henry VII was king.
What did Henry’s councilors think of the marriage between him and Catherine?
They thought the marriage between them would deflect him from political matters and enable them to conduct conciliar business as usual.
When did Henry marry Catherine of Aragon?
On 11th June 1509.
Was the marriage successful?
It was successful on a personal level and Catherine also exercised some influence over policymaking in the first few years.
Why did Henry end his marriage with Catherine of Aragon?
Because it was clear she could not produce a male heir.
What was the nobility like during Henry VII reign?
It was largely frozen out of direct political influence by Henry VII.
What did Henry VIII have the taste for?
Dominant military culture of the aristocracy.
Did the nobles, during Henry VIII’s reign, achieve political domination?
No, they did not achieve what they had hoped for because Henry chose to promote the intersects of Thomas Wolsey, the churchmen who had organised the war in France on his behalf.
What did Henry VIII sought to overthrow?
His farther’s foreign policy legacy.
What did Henry’s pursuit of military glorry lead to?
War in France where in which vast amounts of money were spent to achieve painfully small gains which had little or no strategic influence.
State 3 celebrated events during the first 5 years of Hnery VIII reign.
1) His marriage
2) His coronation
3) A momentous victory over the Scots
How did Henry destroy his farther’s legacy?
Through warfare and extravagance.
What did Henry VIII do that made a significant impact on Engish history? (4)
1) The use of statute law (Acts of Parliament) to achieve his political ends.
2) The resulting growing importance of Parliament.
3) The destruction of much traditional religion.
4) Plundering of much of the Church’s wealth.
Due to the effects on the church what were the consequences?
The break with Rome, a policy decision which would have seemed inconceivable in the first 20 years of the reign.
