Cromwell's fall (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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On what date was Thomas Cromwell executed?
On what date was Thomas Cromwell executed?
28 July 1540
What legal mechanism condemned Cromwell without a proper trial?
What legal mechanism condemned Cromwell without a proper trial?
Act of Attainder
Where was Cromwell arrested on 15 June 1540?
Where was Cromwell arrested on 15 June 1540?
Privy Council meeting
What was the Duke of Norfolk's relationship to Catherine Howard?
What was the Duke of Norfolk's relationship to Catherine Howard?
Her uncle
What were Cromwell's social origins?
What were Cromwell's social origins?
Humble blacksmith origins
What value were Cromwell's possessions when seized by the crown?
What value were Cromwell's possessions when seized by the crown?
£7000
Which failed royal marriage provided the catalyst for Cromwell's fall?
Which failed royal marriage provided the catalyst for Cromwell's fall?
Anne of Cleves
What did Norfolk personally do to Cromwell during his arrest?
What did Norfolk personally do to Cromwell during his arrest?
Tore seals of office from his neck
What significant event occurred on the same day as Cromwell's execution?
What significant event occurred on the same day as Cromwell's execution?
Henry married Catherine Howard
What charges was Cromwell arrested on?
What charges was Cromwell arrested on?
Treason and heresy
When did Henry claim he had been deceived about Cromwell?
When did Henry claim he had been deceived about Cromwell?
1541
What religious reforms did Norfolk despise that Cromwell supported?
What religious reforms did Norfolk despise that Cromwell supported?
Protestant reforms