1.1.4 Henry VIII's Early Reign

• Henry VIII was the eldest surviving son of Henry VII.


  True
• Cardinal Wolsey served as Henry VIII's chief minister and de facto ruler.de facto
• When did Henry VII die, leading to Henry VIII's succession?

  1509
• How old was Henry VIII when he became king?

  17
• Cardinal Wolsey gained significant power by managing day-to-day governance for Henry VIII.


  True
• Henry VIII's chief minister and de facto ruler was Cardinal Wolsey
• Henry VIII's early domestic policies and reforms aimed to consolidate Tudor rule.
• Henry VIII's early domestic policies and reforms helped solidify the Tudor dynasty's control over England.


  True
• Henry VIII inherited a prosperous economy from his father, Henry VII.


  True
• As the eldest surviving son of Henry VII, Henry VIII was the rightful heir to the throne.
• Henry VIII was the eldest surviving son of Henry VII and therefore the rightful heir to the throne.


  True
• Cardinal Wolsey became the de facto ruler of England during Henry VIII's early reign.


  True
• Henry VIII enhanced tax collection and increased crown revenues
• What were the economic conditions like during Henry VIII's early reign?

  Stable with growth
• Match the individual with their contribution to cultural life during Henry VIII's early reign:

  Henry VIII ↔️ Patron of the arts and literature

  Cardinal Wolsey ↔️ Sponsored humanist scholars
• Henry VIII's accession helped solidify the newly established Tudor dynasty
• What was the initial relationship between Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey like?

  Trusted and reliant
• Who became the de facto ruler of England in the early years of Henry VIII's reign?

  Cardinal Wolsey
• What allowed Cardinal Wolsey to amass substantial power and influence during the early years of Henry VIII's reign?

  Close working relationship
• Henry VIII's financial policies focused on enhancing tax collection
• Match Henry VIII's alliances with their details:

  Marriage alliance with Spain ↔️ Through Catherine of Aragon

  Alliance with the Holy Roman Empire ↔️ Against France

  Temporary alliance with France ↔️ Field of the Cloth of Gold
• What was the state of the English economy during the early years of Henry VIII's reign?

  Stable and prosperous
• Sequence the key factors that led to Henry VIII's ascension to the throne:

  1️⃣ Death of Henry VII

  2️⃣ Henry VIII was the rightful heir

  3️⃣ Stability of the Tudor dynasty

  4️⃣ Youth and vigor of Henry VIII
• Henry VII, the first Tudor monarch, died in 1509
• Henry VIII's accession helped solidify the newly established Tudor dynasty
• In the early years, Henry VIII enjoyed Cardinal Wolsey's favor and confidence
• Order Henry VIII's early domestic policies from most to least influential:

  1️⃣ Legal standardization

  2️⃣ Financial policies

  3️⃣ Social reforms
• Match the alliance with its purpose during Henry VIII's early reign:

  Marriage alliance with Spain ↔️ To strengthen ties with Spain

  Alliance with the Holy Roman Empire ↔️ To counter France

  Temporary alliance with France ↔️ To assert English influence
• The gentry and merchant classes benefited the most from economic growth during Henry VIII's early reign.

  True
• Cultural and intellectual advancements under Henry VIII helped solidify England's position as a leading Renaissance power.


  True
• Match the early domestic policies and reforms of Henry VIII with their key details:

  Legal Reforms ↔️ Standardized laws, streamlined court system

  Financial Policies ↔️ Enhanced tax collection, increased crown revenues

  Social Reforms ↔️ Improved poor relief, regulated guilds
• Henry VIII initially trusted and relied on Wolsey's counsel.

  True
• What did Henry VIII's legal reforms achieve in the early years of his reign?

  Standardized laws
• What was the primary goal of Henry VIII's foreign policy in the early years of his reign?

  Project England's power
• Henry VIII's temporary alliance with France was marked by the Field of the Cloth of Gold meeting.
• What was the purpose of the Subsidy Act implemented by Henry VIII?

  Generate additional funds
• Henry VIII's youth and vigor were seen as positive traits compared to his father's later years.


  True
• How old was Henry VIII when he ascended the throne?

  17 years old
• Match the role with the individual during Henry VIII's early reign:

  King and sovereign ruler ↔️ Henry VIII

  Chief minister and de facto ruler ↔️ Cardinal Wolsey
• What was Cardinal Wolsey's role during Henry VIII's early reign?

  Chief minister