Access to History: The Early Tudors: Henry VII to Mary I, 1485–1558 Second Edition notes

'Henry's success in establishing the dynasty was due almost entirely to the fact that he was a ruthless and brutal tyrant.' Assess the validity of this view.

‘Henry VII’s main aim in foreign affairs was to avoid war.’ How far do you agree?

'Every monastic institution in the Kingdom was closed down during the reign of Henry VIII because of the King's urgent need for money.' To what extent do you agree with this view?

'The pre-Reformation Church was considered ripe for reform by many contemporaries because of the existing abuses of it.' Explain why you agree or disagree with this view.

How successful was Henry VII in controlling the nobility?

How successful was Henry VII in dealing with the Yorkist challenges to his throne?

Assess the reasons for Wolsey’s fall from power.

'Henry VII considered it highly important to improve the Kingdom's finances so that he could secure his claim to the throne' Explain why you agree or disagree with this view.

‘Wolsey’s lack of noble support was the most important reason for his fall from power’. How far do you agree?

Assess the claim that Thomas Cromwell had carried out a ‘revolution’ in Tudor government by 1540.