Henry VIII: The Final Years and Legacy · 1540 – 1547
War with France: The Capture of Boulogne
The final military campaigns and the enormous financial cost of war.
Key Questions
- 1Why did Henry prioritize the capture of Boulogne over other strategic goals?
- 2How did the war of the 1540s impact the English economy?
- 3Was the 1546 Treaty of Ardres a victory for Henry?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
A-Level: History - Henry VIII: Foreign PolicyA-Level: History - The Tudors: England, 1485–1603
Year: Year 12
Subject: History
Unit: Henry VIII: The Final Years and Legacy
Period: 1540 – 1547
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