Examiner's Specific Advice

In this question, a full, balanced assessment of the roles of both Henry and Wolsey is essential, and a considered judgement should form the conclusion. The best answers will offer comparative assessments of different factors and assess the relative importance of the two men before reaching a conclusion. Less effective essays are likely to supply more general comments without relevant supporting details. They will probably consider one or two issues rather than several, may stray outside the period specified in the question, and will fail to use their historical knowledge effectively.

Exemplar Question

1. Assess the relative importance of Henry VIII and Wolsey in directing foreign affairs from 1515 to 1529. [50 marks]

 

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