monarch and the state. I will interpret these sources to determine whether the rebellions of the 16th century did or did not pose a dangerous challenge to the monarch and the state. The pilgrimage of grace had been arguably the biggest challenge to the Tudor monarch‚ with forces over 30‚000 men. Source W suggests that the pilgrimage of grace had ‘enough support to take control of the north of England‚’ the size of the rebellion posed a dangerous challenge to the monarch and the state as they had not been
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Do you agree with the view that the main cause of the English Reformation was the character and influence of Anne Boleyn? Source 7 agrees with the view put forward in the question implying that the character of Anne Boleyn and influence over Henry was responsible for the English reformation. Source 9 to a certain extent supports the view in the question and source 7 by implying that Anne Boleyns acquaintances and view shared by her influenced Henrys decision to reform. however source 9 also implies
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COUNTRY ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES ARCHITECTURAL MOVEMENT RENAISSANCE BAROQUE ROCOCO Age of awakening or the rebirth Period of Artistic style “Late Baroque” was ornate and made strong usage of creamy‚ pastel-like colours‚ asymmetrical designs‚ curves and gold. Italy Plan • Central plan • Concave or Convex on plan • Oval plans Wall • • Often painted Ceiling • Ribbed Vault • Flat ceilings of wood and plaster. • Contains Large frescos Doors • Richly carved frames‚ sometimes arched and
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parliaments in the years 1566-1588 were characterised more by co-operation than by conflict? During the Tudor dynasty Parliament was an important institution‚ but its sessions were occasional not continual. It sat for about three of Elizabeth’s forty-five years. In many years‚ Parliament did not meet‚ and it usually sat for only about three months when it did meet. This highlights how in the time of the Tudors‚ especially in the reigns of Henry VIII and Elizabeth‚ the power of parliament had been much lessened
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How far do sources 1‚ 2 and 3 support the argument that Henry VII was a good king? Henry VII had a very controversial reign. Some people argue that he was not in fact the rightful king; which resulted in a lot of tension among Britain and the houses of Lancaster and York. However despite Henrys weak hereditary claim to the throne‚ others argue that he was in fact a good king. Sources 1 and 3 both have firm views of Henry VII as a monarch‚ but source 2 presents both sides to this debate. Henry VII
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III in a long line of scandal‚ it is not hard to believe the chaotic standing of their reputation. One monarch in particular‚ Mary Stuart‚ followed her predecessors’ tradition of causing gossip and disgrace. In a family extending from the British Tudor line of Henry VIII and the French House of Guise‚ this queen contained a fire ready to be ignited. Mary‚ Queen of Scots‚ was an incredible figure of the monarchy in the 1500’s‚ whose story is one of power and political gain shown through her early
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duties as king just so he could chase a girl that did not want him (Anne Boleyn). He was called a bully and a tyrant and he could not take advice as he was so strong minded. His reign was a turning point because it was a change for the country. The Tudors were a new dynasty and Henry had to prove how powerful they were and how well they could rule England. Again this must have put a lot of pressure on Henry seeing as he wasn’t the first heir to the throne. When his brother Arthur died‚ Henry married
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some potential to cause damage but the danger was never severe enough to undermine the Tudor dynasty or threaten the omnipotent once of the “Most Christian King”. Opposition was only as serious as the support it had‚ which is why The Pilgrimage of Grace of 1536 was the most dangerous form of opposition. Henry ensured that disapproval from his kingdom would never threaten to undermine the longevity of the Tudor dynasty by using Cromwell’s key weapon: The Treason Act of 1534. This allowed Henry to
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Mary Tudor was born on February 18‚ 1516 and died November 17‚ 1558. She was the daughter of King Henry VIII of England and his wife Catherine of Aragon. She was named the princess of Wales by Herny but did not received the documents. The course of her life was changed by her father’s pursuit for the annulment of his marriage due to his affection for Anne Boleyn. Herny affirmed to the pope of his need for his marriage to be annulled due to Catherine being a widow of Herny’s brother. The pope
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Was the reign of Henry VII the financial highpoint of the Tudor era? Henry VII came to the throne in 1485; in many ways his reign appeared vulnerable and his finances poor‚ however‚ when he died in 1509 he left his son Henry a sound fiscal legacy. However‚ was his reign destined to be the financial high point of the Tudor dynasty he founded? The accession of a strong king and the apparent conclusion of civil war meant many had high hopes that Henry VII could restore stability to the country. The
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