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Henry VIII and His Ministers

This programme takes students through all the key details of Henry VIII's reign and how his politics took shape. Drawing upon a range of different sources, students will gain a deep understanding of the controversial ruler.

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Max W

14-16
Modern History

14 HOURS

14 LESSONS

Henry VIII and His Ministers

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Course Overview


This course can be used to teach or revise Paper Two, Henry VIII. The programme looks at major events and political changes across the reign of Henry VIII, beginning with Wolsey and following through to Cromwell. The course also includes an in-depth study of the Reformation in England and how Cromwell masterminded the changes. Lessons can include exam skill practice or be solely content-driven, depending on requirements. Equally, the programme should be considered a guide to those who are curious about the period and are keen to get to grips with Henry VIII's life and how he conducted his politics. Students are encouraged to contribute to free and open debate in class and will pick up valuable analytical skills along the way.

Course Content


14 LESSONS

14 HOURS Total Length

Lesson 1

A Renaissance Prince: Henry VIII at his Coronation

60 minutes

Lesson 2

From Ipswich to Hampton Court: The Rise of Cardinal Wolsey

60 minutes

Lesson 3

Domestic Reform in England: To What Extent Was Wolsey a Failed Robin Hood?

60 minutes

Lesson 4

From Hero to Villain: Foreign Policy Under Wolsey

60 minutes

Lesson 5

The Annulment: Cause and Consequence for Wolsey

60 minutes

Lesson 6

The Rise of Cromwell: Early Life and the Annulment

60 minutes

Lesson 7

Changes to Church Power From 1532-36

60 minutes

Lesson 8

Opposition to the Reformation

60 minutes

Lesson 9

The Church of England

60 minutes

Lesson 10

The Dissolution of the Monasteries

60 minutes

Lesson 11

A Game of Chess: A New Queen for Henry

60 minutes

Lesson 12

The Pilgrimage of Grace

60 minutes

Lesson 13

Death of Jane and the Marriage to Anne of Cleves

60 minutes

Lesson 14

U-Turn: The Act of Six Articles

60 minutes

Key Skills


Causation

Significance

Explanation

Evaluation

Educator

Max W

History Educator

With a degree in history from the University of Oxford, Max's lessons never fail to entertain and inform students, whilst developing their critical thinking and historical analysis skills.

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