4+5 English Society under Henry VII and his Economic Policy Flashcards
1
Q
What was H7 reluctant to create more of?
A
Peerages and titles that gave the nobility more power
2
Q
What practice did H7 outlaw in 1487 and 1504 acts?
A
The use of retainers (private military forces kept by nobility)
3
Q
Who was fined £100,000 for violating the laws against retainers?
A
Lord Burgavenny
4
Q
Which 2 rebellions suggested there was discontent with H7’s economic policy?
A
The Yorkshire Rebellion 1489 and Cornish Rebellion 1497
5
Q
What word does Christina Carpenter use to describe the economic situation of the time?
A
“alarming”
6
Q
What trading group did H7 not have a good relationship and place an embargo upon?
A
The Hanseatic League
7
Q
Overall, how stable was the economy under H7?
A
Relatively stable, especially compared to the other Tudors
