Henry VIII: Historians Opinions

Opinions of historians with a selection of possible people as the answers.

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  • Created on: 19-05-13 15:14
Cromwell was the most influential of Henry's servants, responsible for a revolution in government.
Elton
1 of 12
The Pilgrimage of Grace was mostly a result of religious issues.
DG Newcombe
2 of 12
Cranmer was a 'reluctant hero', who was 'subservient to the king's ego'.
Maculloch
3 of 12
Elton attributes too much importance to Cromwell, neglecting the influence of other servants such as Wolsey.
Starkey
4 of 12
Henry had strong opinions, but lacked attention to detail. This had to be provided by Cromwell.
A Ryrie
5 of 12
The most important reason for the Pilgrimage of Grace was economic hardship.
AG Dickens
6 of 12
The most important reason for the downfall of Wolsey was the Anne Boleyn faction.
Starkey
7 of 12
Wolsey is 'So fatte a maggott//Bred of a flesh-flye'.
John Skelton
8 of 12
The main reason for the Reformation was Henry VIII.
Peter Gwyn
9 of 12
Henry should have kept Cromwell even after the Cleves marriage, as he could have helped him to obtain another annulment.
Elton
10 of 12
Local negotiators were important in instigating the Pilgrimage of Grace.
Ronald Hutchins
11 of 12
Henry disposed of his servants (Wolsey and Cromwell in particular) out of a reluctance to accept and make known his own failures and mistakes.
J Scarisbrick
12 of 12

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The Pilgrimage of Grace was mostly a result of religious issues.

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DG Newcombe

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Cranmer was a 'reluctant hero', who was 'subservient to the king's ego'.

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Elton attributes too much importance to Cromwell, neglecting the influence of other servants such as Wolsey.

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Henry had strong opinions, but lacked attention to detail. This had to be provided by Cromwell.

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