Henry VIII and the Dissolution of the Monasteries
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
5 questions
~10 mins
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This worksheet examines primary sources related to Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries, encouraging students to analyze the content, provenance, and reliability of the sources.
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Henry VIII and the Dissolution of the Monasteries
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Source Analysis: Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries
Source A: Speech by Thomas Cromwell on the Dissolution
"The monasteries are a drain on the kingdom's resources and a source of corruption. Their dissolution will strengthen the realm and allow the Crown to gain wealth and control over the church."
Provenance: Thomas Cromwell, 1535, royal speech to Parliament
1.
Explain what Source A suggests about Henry VIII's reasons for dissolving the monasteries. (4 marks)
[4 marks]2.
Compare the purpose of Thomas Cromwell's speech with a typical religious view of the monasteries at the time. (6 marks)
[6 marks]3.
Outline how useful Source A is for understanding Henry VIII's motives. (6 marks)
[6 marks]4.
Analyse the limitations of Source A as a historical source. (8 marks)
[8 marks]5.
Explain how the source helps us understand the views of the government during Henry VIII's reign. (4 marks)
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