Cromwell's Rise to Power (Henry VIII)

1 hour lesson on Thomas Cromwell’s rise to power in the court of Henry VIII. Ideal for the Edexcel GCSE course ‘Henry VIII and his ministers’ but also appropriate for students of Tudor History.

Lesson includes content on:

• Cromwell’s early life
• His service to Wolsey
• Cromwell’s personality
• Cromwell’s appointment to the Royal Council

Features an Edexcel 12 mark question ‘Explain why Cromwell rose to become Henry’s chief minister’ which allows students to apply their knowledge to exam materials.