Tudor History Revision - 7

This is an A-Level History quiz that covers the religious change, domestic policy, foreign policy and factional struggle of the 1540s.
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When did Henry marry Catherine Parr?
12 July 1543
Who did Henry support, despite initially agreeing with the Conservative faction that he should be sent to the tower?
Thomas Cranmer
Who did Henry put in charge of the investigation of Catherine Parr, only to alert her to the danger and side with her, which led to him being 'dressed down' by the King?
Thomas Wriothesley
Who was executed in late 1546 after refusing a request to hand over certain ecclesiastical lands to enable Henry to define more explicitly the boundaries of his royal estates?
Stephen Gardiner
How many men did Henry want in a balanced Regency Council for Edward until he reached the age of 18?
16
Who was Henry's Private Secretary and controlled what written information reached the King?
William Paget
Who had control of the dry stamp upon Henry's death, and was able to use it to change Henry's will?
Anthony Denny
Who became the Lord Protector upon the death of Henry VIII, after the reformist faction manipulated Henry's will?
Edward Seymour
What Act that occured in 1543/44 restored Mary and Elizabeth, but after Edward who was made heir to the throne?
Third Act of Succession
What battle saw a decisive English victory which saw James V die (allegedly) from grief, the capture of many Scottish nobles, and the opportunity to conquer Scotland?
Battle of Solway Moss
What treaty was agreed on the 1 July 1543 and arranged the marriage between Edward and Mary?
Treaty of Greenwich
What city did Edward Seymour (later Duke of Somerset) capture as a part of the 'rough wooing' in May 1544?
Edinburgh
What city did Henry capture on 14 September 1544, which was more than anything Francis or Charles had accomplished?
Boulogne
What treaty was signed to end the Third French War, which made Henry agree to see Boulogne back to France after 8 years and re-instated Henry's French pension?
Treaty of Ardres
How much did Henry's wars with France and Scotland cost?
£3 million
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