He was given an education fit for the Prince of Wales, which included being acquainted with humanism
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Why was the start of Henry VIII's reign seen to be a breath of fresh air for many?
It ended the reign of terror from Henry VII's closest advisors Empson and Dudley
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What was the main issue that the government faced with Henry?
He had no experience of government or public affairs. He had a profound dislike for the business of government and found reading and writing State papers, tedious and painful
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What did Henry prefer to do instead?
He lacked the work ethic that his father had, and preferred to spend his time with good company. There was much emphasis on pageants, revelry, sports, hunting and tournaments
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What actions highlighted the weakness that Henry showed?
He relied on chief ministers to help shape his government and shape his own needs; Thomas Wolsey and Thomas Cromwell
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What did Wolsey's religious journey look like?
He became cardinal by Pope Leo X in 1515 and was a papal legate in 1518, and he was given this role for life in 1524
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What was the cause of his inevitable downfall?
He couldn't secure a divorce for Henry and Catherine of Aragon, and despite his high ranking he still had enemies who were determined to bring him down
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What was the legacy that Henry VII left his son?
-Money, approximately £300,000
-Unpopular mechanisms for extracting money
-A peaceful foreign policy
-A conciliar form of government
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How did these legacies disappear?
The money vanished as a result of paying for the revival an aggressive foreign policy against France. The conciliar form of government would disappear with the rise of influence from Thomas Wolsey
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Who was responsible for the arrest of Empson and Dudley?
Richard Fox, Thomas Lovell and Richard Weston
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What was abolished by Act of Parliament in January 1510?
The Council Learned in Law
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What were Henry VIII's three main aims at the start of his reign?
-To establish his status amongst European monarchs through marriage
-To re-establish the role of the nobility
To establish himself as a warrior king through success in battle
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Why was Henry desperate to marry Catherine of Aragon as soon as possible?
He may have felt that she was unfairly treated, which suited his councillors who felt that it may deflect him away from political matters and allow them to conduct conciliar business
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When did Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon marry?
11th June 1509
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Why were there a shared hatred of Henry VII throughout the nobility?
They had been frozen out of direct political influence and with Henry's peaceful foreign policy, they had been denied their traditional outlet of the pursuit of military glory
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Why did Henry have such a close relationship with the nobility?
It was largely the sons of the nobility that partnered Henry in sports and revels which took up most of his time at the start of his reign
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Which nobility members accompanied Henry to battle, but were furious over the lack of acknowledgment?
The Marquis of Dorset accompanied him to south-west France and the Earl of Surrey accompanied him to Scotland. Henry decided that to promote the interests of Thomas Wolsey instead of the nobles for organising the war with France
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Who did Henry have executed for treason?
The Duke of Buckingham, for stating that he was the rightful king by being a descendent of Edward III, which was considered treasonable for wishing for the king's death
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What was the main themes of Henry's foreign policy?
The pursuit of military glory, which fitted in closely with his rehibilitation of the traditional nobility. It led to war in France, a theme which would recur throughout the reign. Money was spent, with no real success
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What did the first five years of Henry's reign show?
Celebrated events for his marriage, his coronation and a momentous victory over the Scots, and the destruction of his father's legacy
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What aims changed at the end of his reign?
The broadening use of statue laws, the growing importance of parliament, the destruction of the Church and the exploitation of it's wealth
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What three words were used to describe Henry VIII?
Ruthless, cynical and a tyrant
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How was he prepared for the role as King?
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He was given an education fit for the Prince of Wales, which included being acquainted with humanism
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Why was the start of Henry VIII's reign seen to be a breath of fresh air for many?
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What was the main issue that the government faced with Henry?
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