Now this source supports the idea that Wolsey’s fall from power was due to Anne’s hostility towards him. This is because it is clearly showing in the words of Anne herself which include “Betrayed” and ”The wrong you have done me” that she was immensely displeasured at his failures. Now this may suggest that this was a reason for his downfall as I know that Anne was obviously very close to Henry by this time, meaning she may have a strong influence over his decisions, which may include Wolsey’s dismissal. Something that is not stated in this passage which I know is that Wolsey had personally promised Anne that he would grant Henry a divorce or an annulment and as he had failed, tension had risen between the two of them. Anne didn’t like Wolsey; he had failed her in every way which isn’t good to a woman with her supposed attitude which is hinted towards in source 5.
Also the state of the country during World War One left a lot to be desired and created a lot of dissatisfaction amongst the Russian people. Tsar Nicholas II was responsible for the fall of the Romanov dynasty, but to a notable extent, as there were other factors more significant to account for the collapse of the Romanovs. It’s reasonable if one states that Nicholas II was responsible for stardom’s collapse. Many criticized the Tsar as a Monarch whose capacity for hard work and commitment wasn’t matched by outstanding intelligence, and had no clear vision for Russia’s future. Nicholas was not suited to his role as Tsar, and would rather spend his time with his family.
Therefore when evaluating the reforms Wolsey managed to implement or fall back on in this particular case, it is important to judge by the standards of sixteenth century citizens rather than our own. One of the most important reasons for Wolsey’s lack of success was his pride and inability to forget past matters, in turn leading him to target influential people that could easily overpower his reforms, such as his battles against enclosure. A particular example of this is his feud with Amyas Paulet. Several years before assuming power, Paulet had placed Wolsey in the stocks after creating a riot. Once Wolsey had gained position as Lord Chancellor, Wolsey forced Amyas Paulet to wait in daily attendance in Wolsey’s court for five years and if failing to do so, would have all his property confiscated.
Other situations or events that led to problems between the years 1625 and 1629 were the impeachment and then assassination of Buckingham, the Petition of right and the insulting appointment of Wentworth up in the North. The fore mentioned were all problems which can be blamed on Charles but aren’t wholly his fault. The York house and what was discussed in it, cause a problem for Charles. First of all Charles didn’t head up the meeting, and he didn’t allow the archbishop to do it. Instead he chose Buckingham for the job.
How far were Louis XVI's problems of his own making? The problems Louis XVI faced during his reign were partially due to his lack of leadership ability, his poor decisions and unwise actions. He created these problems by giving too much power to his nobles and hardly utilizing his power in his Divine Right. However, he did inherit an archaic system which was on the verge of collapse in Europe in general and the government of France had many inbuilt weaknesses already. He was faced with a tidal wave of new, enlightened ideas that was also fueled by France's involvement in the American war of independence.
Buckingham was also largely resented in Parliament due to his wealth and awful foreign policy. They called him ‘the cause of all our miseries’. Even though there were other reasons such as religion historians such as Conrad Russell agree that finance was the most prominent reason for the bad relationship. Finance was the cause to several problems during Charles’s reign. At the start of which his first Parliament of 1625 offered him two subsidies to demonstrate their loyalty however Charles asked for more which was unprecedented.
Her inability to bear a child also made Mary more desperate, as without a child she could not ensure the future of England as a Catholic country and she could not make her husband love her. All these factors ensured that Mary was cruel to those who questioned her beliefs. Philip’s decision to marry Mary was clearly led by his own desire to control England and his own determination to see England entirely
This was particularly significant in 1639-40 when an invading Scottish army, challenged Charles’ authority. Historian Conrad Russell also highlighted another fundamental; 'The need to maintain the prestige expected of an early modern ruler, with revenues depleted by inflationary pressures and the deficient financial management of his royal predecessors.' This meant that a last resort of unparliamentary sources for revenue such as the extension of Ship Money from the maritime counties to inland area. On the other hand it could be seen as though the key aspect of the Civil War starting was due to Charles' policies. Historian; John Adamson as well as many others try to make a positive case for the King's
I believe Creon displays all of the characteristics of a 'tragic hero'. He receives compassion through the audience, yet recognizes his weaknesses and his downfalls from his own self-pride, stubbornness, and controlling demands. This is quote told by Aristotle he explains who is a tragic hero “A tragic hero is a character who is not eminently good and just, yet whose misfortune is brought about not by vice and depravity, but by some error or frailty…”(sparknoted/defintionoftrdigy.ca ) First of all Creon’s ego influenced his decisions once he came to power. He believed that a king owns the land and the people living there have to blindly follow the orders of the ruler. He passed a law that restrained anyone from burying his own nephew’s body.
Factors of the American Rebellion After the French and Indian War, the relationship between the colonists and the British Parliament began to deteriorate. Many factors influenced the idea of patriotism and these factors eventually resulted in a rebellion by the colonists in 1775. The most important factor that eventually led to this rebellion was the Parliament taxing the colonists. The colonists were enraged by the fact that they were being taxed without being represented in the Parliament and were also furious of the fact that the taxes that were being enforced were not just. The 2nd most important factor that led to this rebellion was that they were being restricted of civil liberties.