Character & Aims

Cards (12)

Difference's from His Fathers rule
Henry VIII lacked a strong work ethic, enjoyed courtly activities, little interest in daily government business, relied heavily on others
Henry VIII Traits 
Ruthlessness, cynicism, insecurity, impulsiveness
Ruthlessness and Cynicism Shown by... 
Execution of Empson & Dudley
Insecurity Shown by... 
His willingness to resort to execution for treason, often on flimsy excuses
Impulsiveness Shown by... 
Speed he married Catherine of Aragon, Marriage to Anne of Cleves and Catherine Howard, His decision to execute Thomas Cromwell- He later regretted all of these
When did Henry succeed to the throne?
April 1509, 2 months before he turned 18
Henry was... 
Well educated to be king, Well read, Introduced to humanist ideas, Charming, Agreeable, gave a positive first impression
Who arranged the imprisonment of Empson and Dudley?
Richard Fox, Thomas Lovell, Richard Weston
What happened when Henry VII died?
It was concealed for two days so Henry VIII had his councillors secure his position on the throne
Legacy of Henry VII
Left a full crown coffer (around £300,000), A peaceful kingdom, Tudor dynasty was secured
Early Aims of Henry VIII's Government
Establishing himself, preserving the best of what his father let him, But marking a new course as king
Later Aims of Henry's Government
Aims became less clear, Pursuing glory, Securing an heir to the throne, Little interest in policy making