Cromwell's Reforms to Government

This lesson covers the reforms that Thomas Cromwell introduced to government during his tenure as Henry VIII’s chief minister.

This lesson was designed for the course ‘Henry VIII and His Ministers’ (Edexcel GCSE) but will be a useful overview to students of Tudor England (specifically government)

This lesson covers:

• Reforms to the Royal Council
• Uniformity of government
• Reforms to finance
• Management and use of parliament

It also contains a consolidation quiz and sample model answer to the question ‘‘The main changes to Henry VIII’s system of government and finance in the years 1534-40 was a greater role for parliament’. How far do you agree? Explain your answer (16 marks)’

Designed for 1 hour session. Uses material taken from the Pearson coursebook ‘Henry VIII and His Ministers’