Henry's strengths, weaknesses and aims (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Henry VIII's age when he became king in 1509
Henry VIII's age when he became king in 1509
18 years old
Henry VII's key characteristics as ruler
Henry VII's key characteristics as ruler
Cautious and financially minded
Year Henry VII won throne at Bosworth Field
Year Henry VII won throne at Bosworth Field
1485
Henry VIII's physical appearance described by contemporaries
Henry VIII's physical appearance described by contemporaries
Tall, athletic, and handsome
Henry VIII's greatest financial advantage as new king
Henry VIII's greatest financial advantage as new king
Substantial treasury left by Henry VII
What marriage to Catherine of Aragon gave England
What marriage to Catherine of Aragon gave England
Powerful alliance with Spain
Henry VIII's main weakness at age 18
Henry VIII's main weakness at age 18
Inexperience and limited preparation for governing
What shaped Henry VIII's romantic view of kingship
What shaped Henry VIII's romantic view of kingship
Romantic literature and heroic legends
Henry VIII's attitude to day-to-day government
Henry VIII's attitude to day-to-day government
Found it boring, preferred to delegate
Henry VIII's primary foreign policy aim
Henry VIII's primary foreign policy aim
Military glory and international prestige
Henry VIII's most crucial dynastic aim
Henry VIII's most crucial dynastic aim
Produce male heir to secure Tudor dynasty
Year Thomas Wolsey became Lord Chancellor
Year Thomas Wolsey became Lord Chancellor
1515
What was the Field of Cloth of Gold in 1520
What was the Field of Cloth of Gold in 1520
Magnificent diplomatic meeting with France
Major English victory over Scotland in 1513
Major English victory over Scotland in 1513
Battle of Flodden
Papal title Henry VIII received in 1521
Papal title Henry VIII received in 1521
Defender of the Faith