The Tudors: England, 1485–1603
consolidation of power foreign affairs economic developments
government society religious developments
Part one: consolidation of the Tudor Dynasty: England, 1485–1547
Henry VII, 1485–1509
The establishment of Henry VII’s authority in the years 1485 to 1509 was due to his financial
policies.’ Explain why you agree or disagree with this view. [25 marks]
‘Henry VII increased the power of the monarchy during his reign’. Assess the validity of this
view, [25 marks]
‘Lambert Simnel presented a greater challenge to Henry VII than Perkin Warbeck.’ Explain
why you agree or disagree with this view. [25 marks]
‘Rebellions in the years 1489-1497 stemmed from the weakness of the central government.’
Assess the validity of this view. [25 marks]
‘Henry VII’s reforms in government were limited in scope and in success’ Assess the validity
of this view. [25 marks]
‘Henry VII’s financial policies were the most important reason for the success of his role’
Assess the validity of this view. [25 marks]
‘The marriages of his children to foreign powers were Henry VII’s greatest achievements in
foreign policy.’ Explain why you agree or disagree with this view. [25 marks]
How successful was Henry VII in fulfilling his foreign policy objectives? [25 marks]
‘Henry VII had successfully established monarchical authority by 1509.’ Assess the validity
of this view. [25 marks]
‘Local issues were the most significant reasons for rebellion in the reign of Henry VII.’
Assess the validity of this view. [25 marks]
How significant was the position of agriculture in the English economy in the years 1485 to
1509? [25 marks]
‘Ending support for rival claimants to the throne was the greatest success of Henry VII’s
foreign policy.’ Assess the validity of this view. [25 marks]
‘By 1509, Henry VII had established his authority across the whole of England.’ Assess the
validity of this view. [25 marks]
‘Henry Tudor’s England was a prosperous place.’ Explain why you agree or disagree with this
view. [25 marks]
There was a groundswell of opposition to the pre-reformation church.’ Explain why you agree
or disagree with this view. [25 marks]
Henry VIII, 1509-1547
‘The main aim of English foreign policy in the years 1509 to 1547 was to secure the
succession.’ Explain why you agree or disagree with this view. [25 marks]
consolidation of power foreign affairs economic developments
government society religious developments
Part one: consolidation of the Tudor Dynasty: England, 1485–1547
Henry VII, 1485–1509
The establishment of Henry VII’s authority in the years 1485 to 1509 was due to his financial
policies.’ Explain why you agree or disagree with this view. [25 marks]
‘Henry VII increased the power of the monarchy during his reign’. Assess the validity of this
view, [25 marks]
‘Lambert Simnel presented a greater challenge to Henry VII than Perkin Warbeck.’ Explain
why you agree or disagree with this view. [25 marks]
‘Rebellions in the years 1489-1497 stemmed from the weakness of the central government.’
Assess the validity of this view. [25 marks]
‘Henry VII’s reforms in government were limited in scope and in success’ Assess the validity
of this view. [25 marks]
‘Henry VII’s financial policies were the most important reason for the success of his role’
Assess the validity of this view. [25 marks]
‘The marriages of his children to foreign powers were Henry VII’s greatest achievements in
foreign policy.’ Explain why you agree or disagree with this view. [25 marks]
How successful was Henry VII in fulfilling his foreign policy objectives? [25 marks]
‘Henry VII had successfully established monarchical authority by 1509.’ Assess the validity
of this view. [25 marks]
‘Local issues were the most significant reasons for rebellion in the reign of Henry VII.’
Assess the validity of this view. [25 marks]
How significant was the position of agriculture in the English economy in the years 1485 to
1509? [25 marks]
‘Ending support for rival claimants to the throne was the greatest success of Henry VII’s
foreign policy.’ Assess the validity of this view. [25 marks]
‘By 1509, Henry VII had established his authority across the whole of England.’ Assess the
validity of this view. [25 marks]
‘Henry Tudor’s England was a prosperous place.’ Explain why you agree or disagree with this
view. [25 marks]
There was a groundswell of opposition to the pre-reformation church.’ Explain why you agree
or disagree with this view. [25 marks]
Henry VIII, 1509-1547
‘The main aim of English foreign policy in the years 1509 to 1547 was to secure the
succession.’ Explain why you agree or disagree with this view. [25 marks]
