Henry VIII Evaluation Flashcards

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Which industries grew during the reign of Henry VIII?

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mining

shipbuilding

blacksmithing

stonemasonry

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How many warships were built between 1509 and 1547?

Back

45

1509 - 5 warships

1547 - 50 warships

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What caused inflation in England between 1544 and 1551?

Back

"The Great Debasement"

coins went from 93% to 33% silver content

prices increased by 300%

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Which military campaigns in Europe did Henry VIII win?

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1513 - Battle of the Spurs v. France

1542 - Battle of Solway Moss v. Scotland

1544 - Capture of Boulogne v. France

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How did Henry VIII having a male heir make the future of England more secure?

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No civil war would happen because Prince Edward would be the next king.

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Which high-profile people were executed during the reign of Henry VIII?

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Thomas More

Thomas Cromwell

Anne Boleyn

Catherine Howard

Front

Which artists and scientists were funded by Henry VIII?

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Artists:

Hans Holbein

Scientists:

Royal College of Physicians

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How did Henry VIII secure independence from the Pope?

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1534 - Act of Supremacy (Head of the Church in England)

1535 - Treason Act (execution if people supported the Pope)

1536 to 1541 - Dissolution of the Monasteries

Front

What were the consequences of closing 800 monasteries?

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(1) Loss of social care

(2) 30,000 rebels joined the Pilgrimage of Grace

(3) Henry VIII sold monastic property to fund war

Front

Why was the growth in the wool trade both good and bad for England?

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Good:

Trade with the Netherlands

Increased taxation of rich farmers

Bad:

Enclosure of land left poor farmers homeless

Francis I and Charles V disrupted it