1. TUDOR ENGLAND Week 9: Rebellion, Restoration and Unrest

2. TUDOR AGE

The Tudor Age began in 1485 when Henry VII seized the throne of England.

The age lasted for about 100 years, the end was signified by the death of Elizabeth I (Henry VIIIs daughter) in 1603.

Britain was in peaceful condition and more stable compared with the previous age.

Minor wars between England, Scotland and France

It was the last war with French.

Britain became a more prosperous country.

3. Other developments

Industry and farming developed.

Overseas trade expanded.

New oceans routes across the Atlantic and Indian were opened up.

One of the greatest British explorers was Francis Drake.

England grew stronger than her neighbours

Scotish and British crowns were united in 1603. By that time Ireland was also controlled by England.

4. Henry VII

Henry Tudor, the first of the Tudor Kings was grown up in Wales.

On the death of Henry VI he found out that he was the head of the House of Lancaster.

5. English Reformation

The most important event during the Tudor Age is the Reformation of English Church.

The Reformation separated the English Church from the control of the Roman Catholic Church.

This caused conflict with Catholic nations such as Spain.

6. Henry VIII

King Henry VIII was an intelligent ruler who kept his nobles by offering them important offices or land in exchange for their support.

He chose advisers who were smart and loyal.

He returned the wealth of the monarchy by means of raising rents, forcing the nobles to pay heavy fines and increased taxes.

Even though he had more prominences than his father, Henry VII, Henry VIII became king just by accident, because his elder brother, Arthur, died young.

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