The Split with Rome Flashcards
Why was Henry concerned about succession in 1527
Worries about descendants of Edward from the wars of the roses
Catherine of Aragon’s age
Ideas about queens as rulers
In love with Anne Boleyn
What had angered the reformation parliament
Money paid to Wolsey
Greed of the church towards farmers
corruption of the priests
what was the house of lords made up of
60 lords, largely dukes and nobility, but also representatives of the church through abbots and bishops
What was the purpose of parliament prior to 1529
Allowing taxation
What was the supplication against the ordinaries
A petition passed by the commons, expressed grievances at holy days and mortuary fees
What was the Act to remove the annates
Attack on finances of Rome, removed chief source of income. from England
What happened in 1533 to allow the divorce to occur
Cranmer became archbishop of Canterbury, Act in restraint of appeals stops appeals to Rome, Convocation of canterbury ruled Henry’s marriage to Catherine could be anulled
What did the first act of succession do?
Declares Henry and catherine’s marriage illegitimate- secured succession for Anne’s childrenW
What did the Act of Supremacy do?
Made Henry head of the church, allowed him to collect first fruits and tenths, treason to question king’s authority
What were the main factions in Henry’s courts
Reformist (Boleyn) faction- Cranmer, Cromwell, Edward Seymour
Conservative (Aragonese) faction- Thomas Howard (Norfolk), Thomas More, Fisher
