THE CHANGING COURSE OF TUDOR ENGLAND
In the 16th century, the European world expanded with the discovery of new territories and the setting up of new colonies. The invention of the printing press widely helped to spread new ways of thinking and, within a context of Church abuses, finally led to the Lutheran Reformation. In England, Tudor rulers Henry VIII (1509-1547) and Elizabeth I (1558-1603) wanted to govern as absolute monarch. They also brought great changes to the religious life of the country.
How did England become an Anglican kingdom?
A) Did Henry VIII live up to his public image?
You are going to investigate the reign of one of the most famous English kings in history- Henry VIII (1509-47).
1) Read or/and observe documents A, B, C, D, F (Next pages) and G (blog)
2) Fill up the table and use the evidence (documents) to decide – in the early years of his reign – Henry lived up to the public image he wanted to give. Score Henry out of ten but make sure you give your reasons and evidence in the final column (quotes, history events). You mark the beginning of his reign (between 1 and 10) and you bring quotes to justify your score.... You have to make sentences-!
