Tudors 1C essay questions:
‘By 1509, Henry VII had established his authority across the whole of England.’ Assess the
validity of this view.
How successful was Henry VIII’s foreign policy in the years 1509 to 1529?
‘Henry VIII failed to achieve any of his aims in foreign policy in the years 1536 to 1547.’
Explain why you agree or disagree with this view.
‘It was Cardinal Wolsey, rather than Henry VIII, who controlled government and policies in
the years 1515 to 1529.’
‘In the years 1515 to 1540, policy was decided by ministers rather than by the monarch.’
Assess the validity of this view.
‘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
‘The most important reason for popular discontent in England, in the years 1525 to 1547,
was religious change.’ Explain why you agree or disagree with this view.
The King’s ministers served Henry VIII well, but served themselves even better.’ Assess the
validity of this view in the context of the years 1515 to 1540.
‘Despite the need to secure his dynasty, it was the desire to expand England’s overseas
trade that underpinned Henry VII’s foreign policy.’ Assess the validity of this view.
‘The foreign policy of Henry VIII failed to achieve its objectives in the years 1509 to 1547.’
Assess the validity of this view.
‘Ending support for rival claimants to the throne was the greatest success of Henry VII’s
foreign policy.’ Assess the validity of this view.
Questions to consider while reviewing;
How effectively did Tudors restore and develop powers of the monarchy
In was ways and how effectively was England governed during this period?
How did relations with foreign powers change and how was the succession secured?
How did English society and economy change and with what effects?
How far did intellectual and religious change and develop and with what effects?
How important was the key roles of individuals and groups and how were they effected by
developments?
‘By 1509, Henry VII had established his authority across the whole of England.’ Assess the
validity of this view.
How successful was Henry VIII’s foreign policy in the years 1509 to 1529?
‘Henry VIII failed to achieve any of his aims in foreign policy in the years 1536 to 1547.’
Explain why you agree or disagree with this view.
‘It was Cardinal Wolsey, rather than Henry VIII, who controlled government and policies in
the years 1515 to 1529.’
‘In the years 1515 to 1540, policy was decided by ministers rather than by the monarch.’
Assess the validity of this view.
‘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
‘The most important reason for popular discontent in England, in the years 1525 to 1547,
was religious change.’ Explain why you agree or disagree with this view.
The King’s ministers served Henry VIII well, but served themselves even better.’ Assess the
validity of this view in the context of the years 1515 to 1540.
‘Despite the need to secure his dynasty, it was the desire to expand England’s overseas
trade that underpinned Henry VII’s foreign policy.’ Assess the validity of this view.
‘The foreign policy of Henry VIII failed to achieve its objectives in the years 1509 to 1547.’
Assess the validity of this view.
‘Ending support for rival claimants to the throne was the greatest success of Henry VII’s
foreign policy.’ Assess the validity of this view.
Questions to consider while reviewing;
How effectively did Tudors restore and develop powers of the monarchy
In was ways and how effectively was England governed during this period?
How did relations with foreign powers change and how was the succession secured?
How did English society and economy change and with what effects?
How far did intellectual and religious change and develop and with what effects?
How important was the key roles of individuals and groups and how were they effected by
developments?
