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The House of Tudor 1485-1603.

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1 The House of Tudor

2 Tudor Family Tree Tudor Family Tree

3 Characteristics 1. Economic -merchant class 2. Social -nobility 3. Religious -Catholic vs. Protestant

4 Henry VII War of Roses (York and Lancaster)—Defeated Richard III to acquire the throne New Discovery: Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama England=wealthy, orderly, law-abiding, new trade Children: Arthur, Henry, Margaret, and Mary

5 Henry VII

6 Henry VIII Defender of the Faith Protestant vs. Roman Catholic Church of England Male heir War/Conflict Children: Mary I, Elizabeth I, Edward IV

7 Henry VIII

8 Wives of Henry VIII

9 Edward VI 10 years old Child of Henry VIII and his 3rd wife Jane Seymour Edward Seymour (Lord Protector) Later overthrown by the Duke of Northumberland Protestant Died at age 16 (most likely of tuberculosis)

10 Edward VI

11 Lady Jane Gray Chosen by Duke of Northumberland (A descendent of Henry VIII’s sister Margaret) Keep England Protestant Reigned nine days Later held in the Tower of London and later executed.

12 Lady Jane Gray

13 Mary I Daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon Married Phillip II of Spain (no heirs) Catholic Bloody Mar

14 Mary I

15 Elizabeth I Protestant Parents: Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn The Golden Age Virgin Queen End of Tudor Line

16 Elizabeth I

17 Tudor Legacy Established the idea that Monarchy in England was glorious and blessed by god. Not always good at governing the country, but masters of image-making. Propaganda--: the spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person 3 : ideas, facts, or allegations spread deliberately to further one's cause or to damage an opposing cause; also : a public action having such an effect


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