1. A dead body is found at the bottom of a multi-storey building
A dead body is found at the bottom of a multi-storey building. Seeing the position of the body, it is evident that the person jumped from one of the floors, committing suicide. A homicide detective is called to look after the case. He goes to the first floor and walks in the room facing the direction in which the body was found. He opens the window in that direction and flips a coin towards the floor. Then he goes to the second floor and repeats the process. He keeps on doing this until he reaches the last floor. Then, when he climbs down he tells the team that it is a murder not suicide. How did he come to know that it was a murder?

2. Which of these images most shows how powerful Henry VII was?
Henry VII chapel and tomb, Westminster Abbey, model of Richmond Palace, Tudor rose, gold sovereign coin

3. Read “Renewed instability” (pp.32-33) and write down how:
Henry’s security was undermined
What he did to solve the problem
Read “Renewed instability” (pp.32-33) and write down how:

4. Read “Harsh policies” (p.33) and…
Create a diagram showing the impact of Henry’s insecurity on his treatment of the nobility.
Read “Harsh policies” (p.33) and…

5. Listen to the song and list Henry’s successes

6. Won the battle of Bosworth Field
United the Houses of York and Lancaster
Ended the Wars of the Roses
Increased his wealth
Controlled the nobility
Married Elizabeth of York
Increased the power of the crown (state)
Defeated Yorkist pretenders
Used foreign policy to strengthen his security
Passed the crown on to his son, Henry VIII

7. How is HVII remembered today?

8. What was HVIII like as a young king?
When you know what a hero he now shows himself, how wisely he behaves, what a lover he is of justice and goodness, what affection he bears to the learned I will venture to swear that you will need no wings to make you fly to behold this new and auspicious star. Oh, my Erasmus, if you could see how all the world here is rejoicing in the possession of so great a prince…you could not contain your tears for joy…Avarice is expelled from the country. Liberality scatters wealth with bounteous hand. Our King does not desire gold or gems or precious metals, but virtue, glory and immortality.“ Lord Mountjoy writing to his former tutor Erasmus, May 27, 1509.
Get students to identify how HVIII is described in this sources (5 points minimum), and highlight the most suprising

9. What was HVIII like as a young king?
When you know what a hero he now shows himself, how wisely he behaves, what a lover he is of justice and goodness, what affection he bears to the learned I will venture to swear that you will need no wings to make you fly to behold this new and auspicious star. Oh, my Erasmus, if you could see how all the world here is rejoicing in the possession of so great a prince…you could not contain your tears for joy…Avarice is expelled from the country. Liberality scatters wealth with bounteous hand. Our King does not desire gold or gems or precious metals, but virtue, glory and immortality.“ Lord Mountjoy writing to his former tutor Erasmus, May 27, 1509.

10. Lesson 2

11. A wealthy man lives alone in a small cottage
A wealthy man lives alone in a small cottage. Being partially handicapped, he had everything delivered to his cottage. The mailman was delivering a letter one Thursday when he noticed that the front door was ajar. Through the opening he could see the man's body lying in a pool of dried blood. When a police officer arrived he surveyed the scene. On the porch were two bottles of warm milk, Monday's newspaper, a catalogue, flyers, and unopened mail.
The police officer suspects it was foul play. Who does he suspect and why?

12. By the end of this lesson, everybody will be able to…

13. From the specification
Henry VIII: character and aims; addressing Henry VII’s legacy
Government: Crown and Parliament, ministers, domestic policies including the establishment of Royal Supremacy
Relationships with Scotland and other foreign powers; securing the succession
Society: elites and commoners; regional issues and the social impact of religious upheaval; rebellion
Economic development: trade, exploration, prosperity and depression
Religion: renaissance ideas; reform of the Church; continuity and change by 1547

14. What was the condition of England on Henry VIII’s accession to the throne?
Look at England in 1509 document – no need to print off (one paragraph)

15. Use pp.41 to complete a SWOT analysis for Henry VIII on his accession to the throne

16. Government Foreign policy Succession Religion
You have been given a series of event in HVIII reign.
Categories them chronologically into the following themes
Some events/actions relate to more than one of these categories. If so, draw a link across the lines and explain it in your own words.
Government
Foreign policy
Succession
Religion

17. Examining the timeline
Having completed your timeline, which of these words would you use to describe Henry VIII (his personality and position)? Why?
Reckless
Fickle
Impulsive
Vulnerable
Decisive
Loyal
Powerful
Vain
Inconsistent
Dangerous
Insecure
Clever
Thoughtful
Ruthless