1.  What were the strengths and weaknesses of Henry VII’s style of government? Think about relations with nobility, parliament, royal finances  Given what we known about his son & Wolsey, what would need to change in the next reign?  starter activity Henry VIII dining in the Privy Chamber

2. How effective was Wolsey the Chancellor? TBAT explain the structure of Henry’s court & identify and evaluate the changes in govt introduced by Wolsey  Learning objectives  Key words: factions court Privy Council Privy Chamber

3.  Your task Read p.44-5 and take notes on the key characteristics of: Read p.44-5 and take notes on the key characteristics of: Privy Chamber Privy Chamber Privy Council Privy Council Court Court  What were the key differences between the way Henry VII and Henry VIII ruled?  What were the key differences between the way Henry VII and Henry VIII ruled?

4. Quote from Sebastiano Giustiniani, Venetian ambassador at Court of Henry VIII. Who is he describing and why?  Could he have been describing Henry VII? He alone transacts as much business as that which occupies all the magistrates, offices and councils of Venice, both civil and criminal. He favours the people exceedingly, and especially the poor, hearing their cases and seeking to dispatch them instantly. He also makes the lawyers plead without charge for all paupers.

5.  Your task Read about Wolsey’s approach to government on p.51-3 and complete the table below.  Compare his approach to that of Henry VII

6. How effective was Wolsey the Chancellor? Not very Highly

7. How effective was Wolsey the Chancellor? TBAT explain the structure of Henry’s court & identify and evaluate the changes in govt introduced by Wolsey  Learning objectives  Key words: factions court Privy Council Privy Chamber