The Rise and Fall of Cromwell

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Who did Cromwell assist in the mid-1520s?

Thomas Wolsey

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Why was Wolsey's fall a concern for Cromwell?

He had made many enemies by assisting Wolsey in the dissolution of small monasteries

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When was Cromwell appointed to the Privy Council?

1530

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Why was the denouncing of clerical abuses, power of the ecclesiastical courts and description of royal supremacy a success?

Although clergy members initially resisted, it resulted in Thomas More's resignation

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When was the Act of Suppression of the Lesser Monasteries (dissolution) passed?

1536

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Why did Anne Boleyn and Cromwell clash?

Anne wanted the proceeds of the dissolution to go towards charitable proceeds, not the King's coffers. Her chaplains preached against Cromwell but as she had failed to produce a male heir, Cromwell was able to successfully accuse her of adultery.

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Name 3 reasons why Cromwell fell from power?

Factional Politics, Anne of Cleves marriage (later rewarded so Henry was not that angry), Religion (closely allied with the reforms, but unlikely to fully reform to Protestantism)

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What was the most likely cause of Cromwell's Fall?

Factional Politics - the Duke of Norfolk and Stephen Gardiner (Catholics) persuaded Henry with Catherine Howard, making it easy to influence him to attain and execute Cromwell.

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Was Henry manipulated in his later years?

Yes - Marriage to C. Howard (devised by Catholic faction), Fall of C. Howard (devised by Cranmer), Attacks on Cranmer, Arrest of C. Parr (persuaded him of her devotion to him and his will), Denny and Paget had the dry stamp

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