The role of Thomas Cromwell (Annulment and fall of Anne Boleyn)

Designed for a 1 hour lesson.

This lesson includes information on:

• How Cromwell rose to power under Henry VIII
• How Cromwell secured Henry’s annulment and how he was rewarded
• Cromwell’s role in the downfall of Anne Boleyn

Exam practice on: Describe two features of Cromwell’s influence (1530-1536)(4 marks) - Edexcel style question used to support ‘Henry VIII and His Ministers’ module.

It also allows students to evaluate the significance of Cromwell in the long-term - ‘which of Cromwell’s changes do you think was most significant in the development of English history?’