The Fall of Cromwell (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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When did Anne of Cleves arrive in England, and what was Henry VIII's reaction?
When did Anne of Cleves arrive in England, and what was Henry VIII's reaction?
End of 1539; violent displeasure
Who emerged as Cromwell's principal rival on the Privy Council?
Who emerged as Cromwell's principal rival on the Privy Council?
The Duke of Norfolk
On what date was Cromwell executed?
On what date was Cromwell executed?
28 July 1540
What legal mechanism allowed Cromwell's conviction without trial?
What legal mechanism allowed Cromwell's conviction without trial?
Act of Attainder
When did historian Geoffrey Elton conduct his archival research reassessing Cromwell?
When did historian Geoffrey Elton conduct his archival research reassessing Cromwell?
1950s
How many treason executions occurred in the 1530s according to Elton's research?
How many treason executions occurred in the 1530s according to Elton's research?
329 of 883 charged
Why couldn't Cromwell achieve Wolsey's exclusive dominance?
Why couldn't Cromwell achieve Wolsey's exclusive dominance?
Henry had matured & was more engaged
What year was the Six Articles Act passed?
What year was the Six Articles Act passed?
1539
How was Cromwell traditionally portrayed before Elton's research?
How was Cromwell traditionally portrayed before Elton's research?
A scheming, amoral politician
When was Prince Edward born?
When was Prince Edward born?
October 1537