2.4 Fall of Cromwell - Henry GCSE

What caused Cromwell's downfall in 1540?

• He was disloyal to Henry

• he was unsuccessful in arranging the annulment between Henry and Catherine of Aragon

• he arranged the marriage between Henry VIII and his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves

Which of these is NOT true about Anne of Cleves character?

• Obedient

• Outspoken

• Religous

• Gentle

Henry wanted to form an alliance with the King of Cleves

• True

• False

Which of these is NOT true about the kingdom of Cleves? (2)

• Expelled the pope

• Was protestant

• Was large and powerful

• Was a European ally against Spain and France

• Henry heard France and Spain were going to invade 1539

What did Cromwell have to gain from Henry's marriage to Anne of Cleves ?

• No English Nobility Links

• Not Catholic so could introduce religious reform

• Finding a new suitable wife would make Henry happy

Which of these was NOT a cause to marry Anne of Cleves ?

• More male heirs

• European Alliances

• Cromwell's encouragement

• Anne was ugly in her paintings

Why was the marriage to Anne of Cleves significant?

• Proved Henry was still worried about succession

• Women were queuing up to marry Henry - he had a good reputation as a husband

• Allying with Cleves shows England's weak position

• Proves Henry has no intention to reverse the break with Rome (Anne's country had done the same)

• Cromwell was key to the marriage, it's success or failing would be down to him

Which of these was NOT a reason for the marriages failure?

• Henry disliked her, Henry could not consummate

• Anne was well educated and fitted in at court

• Henry fell in love with Catherine Howard

• Francis and Charles relationship had broken down by 1540 - an alliance with Cleves was not needed.

Despite becoming Earl of Essex in April 1540, Cromwell was unpopular with Henry because... (3)

• He pushed forward protestant reforms - Henry wanted to return to Catholicism.

• The failed of marriage with Anne of Cleves was blamed on him

• Duke of Suffolk

• Duke of Norfolk

Which of these is NOT a reason the Duke of Norfolk hated Cromwell?

• Norfolk was Catholic, Cromwell Protestant

• Low birth of Cromwell

• Jealous of Cromwell's power - Norfolk wanted to be Earl of Essex and Cromwell go it.

• Jealous of Cromwell's wealth

• Henry married Norfolk's niece - Catherine Howard