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What was the main reason for the conservative faction's concern over Catherine Parr's marriage to Henry VIII?
What was the main reason for the conservative faction's concern over Catherine Parr's marriage to Henry VIII?
- Her lack of support for the Catholic Church
- Her influence on Henry towards evangelical beliefs (correct)
- Her financial ties to foreign powers
- Her prior marriages to reformist leaders
What incident in 1546 allowed conservatives to attempt to accuse Catherine Parr of heresy?
What incident in 1546 allowed conservatives to attempt to accuse Catherine Parr of heresy?
- The arrest and execution of Anne Askew (correct)
- The publication of a controversial book
- Henry's decision to annul their marriage
- A failed attempt to reform church laws
How did Henry VIII react when the conservatives attempted to arrest Catherine Parr?
How did Henry VIII react when the conservatives attempted to arrest Catherine Parr?
- He confronted them and showed anger (correct)
- He supported the conservatives' actions
- He ignored their request
- He sought to negotiate a compromise
Which individual was falsely accused by reformers of supporting the reinstatement of papal authority?
Which individual was falsely accused by reformers of supporting the reinstatement of papal authority?
What ultimately led to the fall of Norfolk and the Earl of Surrey in December 1546?
What ultimately led to the fall of Norfolk and the Earl of Surrey in December 1546?
What strategy did Thomas Howard employ to diminish Cromwell's influence over Henry?
What strategy did Thomas Howard employ to diminish Cromwell's influence over Henry?
What were the grounds for Cromwell's arrest in June 1540?
What were the grounds for Cromwell's arrest in June 1540?
Which event directly followed the annulment of Henry's marriage to Anne of Cleves?
Which event directly followed the annulment of Henry's marriage to Anne of Cleves?
Who facilitated Catherine Howard's affair with Thomas Culpepper?
Who facilitated Catherine Howard's affair with Thomas Culpepper?
What was the outcome for Cranmer in the 1543 conspiratorial plot against him?
What was the outcome for Cranmer in the 1543 conspiratorial plot against him?
Which figure accused Cranmer of heresy during the Cranmer Plot?
Which figure accused Cranmer of heresy during the Cranmer Plot?
How did Henry VIII respond to the accusations against Cranmer?
How did Henry VIII respond to the accusations against Cranmer?
What was the fate of Germain Gardiner after the Cranmer Plot?
What was the fate of Germain Gardiner after the Cranmer Plot?
Flashcards
Cromwell's downfall in 1540
Cromwell's downfall in 1540
Thomas Cromwell, a powerful figure in Henry VIII's court, was accused of heresy and treason, leading to his arrest and execution in 1540.
Catherine Howard's affair
Catherine Howard's affair
Catherine Howard, Henry VIII's fifth wife, had an affair with Thomas Culpepper, which led to her execution and other related punishments.
1543 Cranmer Plot
1543 Cranmer Plot
Conservative clergymen accused reformers of heresy, including Cranmer, but Cranmer revealed a ring from the king and the plot failed.
Henry VIII's marriage to Catherine Howard
Henry VIII's marriage to Catherine Howard
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Duke of Norfolk's strategy
Duke of Norfolk's strategy
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Reformist faction
Reformist faction
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conservative faction
conservative faction
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Political maneuverings
Political maneuverings
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Catherine Parr's Plot
Catherine Parr's Plot
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Gardiner's Fall
Gardiner's Fall
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Norfolk and Surrey's Fall
Norfolk and Surrey's Fall
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Religious Situation 1540s
Religious Situation 1540s
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Anne Askew's Execution
Anne Askew's Execution
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Study Notes
1540: The Fall of Cromwell and Rise of the Conservatives
- Thomas Cromwell's downfall: The Duke of Norfolk, using his niece Catherine Howard, and leveraging his son's resentment of Cromwell, influenced Henry VIII to arrest and execute Cromwell on charges of heresy and treason.
- Henry VIII's marriage to Catherine Howard: This marriage granted the conservative faction significant power, as reformers were left without a leader.
1542: Catherine Howard's Downfall
- Affair and accusations: Catherine Howard had an affair with Thomas Culpepper. Evidence was presented by Reformists including Cranmer and Seymour, leading to Catherine's execution, along with Culpepper, Dereham, and Lady Rochford, though key conservatives avoided punishment.
1543: The Cranmer Plot (Prebendaries Plot)
- Reformist accusations: Conservative clergymen accused reformers of heresy.
- Cranmer's defense: Germain Gardiner attempted to accuse Cranmer of heresy, but Cranmer exhibited Henry VIII's ring, which had been given as a sign of trust.
- Conspiracy's conclusion: The plot failed, with second-tier conservative leaders imprisoned and Germain Gardiner executed.
1546: Plot Against Catherine Parr
- Conservative accusations: The conservatives aimed to link the heretic Anne Askew with Catherine Parr, and presented accusations to Henry, who signed articles against her.
- Catherine's defense: Catherine Parr intervened directly with Henry, averting her execution.
Fall of Conservative Leaders
- Gardiner's downfall: The Reformist faction accused Gardiner of supporting papal authority and refusal to grant lands to the King. Though false, the accusations succeeded in removing Gardiner.
- Norfolk and Surrey's downfall: Seymour provided evidence to the king that Norfolk and son, the Earl of Surrey, had committed treason in form of depicting the Plantagenet coat of arms.
Religion in the 1540s
- England was legally Protestant, despite maintained Catholic practices.
- Henry VIII, in 1546, had Anne Askew burned for denial of transubstantiation.
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