The Character And Aims Oh H8

Question 1

Henry’s accession welcomed

Answer 1

After tense atmosphere created by empson and Dudley = breath of fresh air

Question 2

Henry’s version of kingship (3)

Answer 2

Profound dislike of gov
Painful to read state papers
He intervened suddenly in gov contradicting decisions and actions

Question 3

Impacts of H8 engagement in gov on structure (2+)

Answer 3

Short term = emphasis renewed on governing through council
Two periods = henry relied on work of chief minister who shaped gov to meet their needs (W+C)

Question 4

H8 legacy from father (4+)

Answer 4

Money = some say h7 left 300,000 (more like 10,000)
Unpopular mechanisms for extracting money
Peaceful foreign policy
Conciliar government = decisions made through council

Question 5

How did Henry distance himself from fathers reign (3)

Answer 5

Execution of empson and Dudley
Council learned abolished in 1510
Ensured his popularity amongst nobility

Question 6

Henry viii aims (3)

Answer 6

Establish status amongst European monarchs through marriage
Re-establish the role of nobility
Establish himself as a warrior king through successful battle

Question 7

When did Henry and Catherine marry

Answer 7

11 June 1509