GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII - Cromwell's Reforms to Government (Lesson 15)

In this lesson, students will investigate the main reforms (changes) that Thomas Cromwell introduced to Henry VIII’s government between 1533-1540. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16

This lesson examines the following questions relating to Cromwell’s Reforms:
What problems did Cromwell identify in government?
What reforms did Cromwell introduce to government?
What impact did Cromwell’s reforms have?

This is a fully resourced lesson which includes a printable fact sheet based on the GCSE Edexcel specification as well as worksheets, discussion tasks, engaging background information, warm up tasks and learning reviews.

The downloaded lesson includes the following:

1x main Power Point:
Slide 1: Title slide – Thomas Cromwell’s Reforms to Henry VIII’s government 1533-1540
Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims
Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up: What are the main roles of parliament today? (With answers provided)
Slide 4-5: Recap Quiz: Students recap their knowledge of Thomas Cromwell so far. Multiple choice with answers given.
Slide 6: Starter Activity 1: Explain the problems
Slide 7-8: Starter Activity 2: Key term match up – all of the terms are essential to understand Cromwell’s reforms.
Slide 9: Background information – An overview and outline of Cromwell’s reforms
Slide 10-11: Task 1 – Students use a table to break down the reforms, and their impact.
Slide 12: Task 2 – An activity based on the impact of Cromwell’s reforms.
Slide 13: Follow Up Challenge Questions
Slide 14: Example Exam Questions
Slide 15: Learning Review 1: What’s the question quiz
Slide 16: Learning Review 2: Cromwell’s Consequences Activity
Slide 17: Lesson Fact Sheet

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