AS FP1,HVII's government : Parliament

Question 1

Describe the composition of Parliament in HVII’s Reign.

Answer 1

Parliament met infrequently and so was not central to government. It compromised of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, of which the House of Lords was the most important.

Question 2

When did Henry VII first call parliament?

Answer 2

7th November 1485 after his coronation.

Question 3

How many parliaments did Henry VII summon?

Answer 3

7

Question 4

When were the parliaments summoned? Why was this significant?

Answer 4

5 met in the first ten years and only two in the remaining 14; this shows that power centred on the Crown and when Henry felt more secure, Parliament could be dispensed with.

Question 5

In general, why was parliament called upon?

Answer 5

National Security and Raising Revenue.

Question 6

Give specific examples of Parliament being called upon for national security.

Answer 6

Henry’s first 2 parliaments passed numerous Acts of Attainder.

Question 7

Give specific examples of Parliament being called upon for raising revenue.

Answer 7

Henry’s first parliament granted tonnage and poundage for life.
Other parliaments granted extraordinary revenue.