AS FP1, HVII's government : Domestic policies ; Ireland Flashcards
1
Q
What area of Ireland did England control? What did this make the king?
A
The Pale. Lord of Ireland.
2
Q
What problems did Henry face because of Ireland?
A
It was difficult for Henry to grant positions such as the Lieutenant of Ireland due to support for pretenders such as Simnel and Warbeck.
3
Q
How did Henry deal with Ireland and when?
A
1494
He made his son, Arthur, Lieutenant of Ireland and Sir.Edward Poynings deputy.
4
Q
What was Poyning’s Law?
A
A law which stated that an Irish parliament could only be summoned with the King’s prior approval and that any law created in England would be applied in Ireland as well.
- Gave Henry greater control of Ireland - ROYAL AUTHORITY and CENTRALISATION OF GOVERNMENT.
