Chapter 2: Henry VII government Flashcards
How many people attended Henry VII’s council?
227
What were the functions of Henry’s council?
- Advise king
- Administer realm on behalf of king
- To make legal judgements
What three main types of councillors were apart of the council?
Nobility, churchmen and laymen
What was the function of the council learned?
Maintain kings revenue and exploit his prerogative right
What did historians say about the council learned for law?
That it cased fear, frustration and anger as it bypassed the legal system
Who was the head of the council learned?
Sir Reginald Bray and Richard Empson
Who took over council learned after Bray’s death in 1503?
Empson Dudley
What was the household responsible for?
Looking after the king, and the courtiers being entertained
Who supervised the household?
Lord Stewart
Why did Henry create the privy chamber?
Due to Sir William Stanley’s involvement in the Perkin Warbeck rebellion
What was the privy chamber?
Close personal servants who had direct access to the king and could therefore influence him
What did parliament comprise of?
House of the commons and House of Lords
What were the functions of parliament?
- Pass laws
2. Grant taxation to the crown
How many parliaments did Henry call during his reign?
7
What was the Great Council?
It was a gathering of the House of Lords without the House of Commons
How many times did the Great Council meet?
5
What issues did the Great council deal with?
Issues relating to war or rebellion
What was the purpose of the Great Council?
It was a means of binding the nobility to key decisions relating to national security
What did Henry rely on the JPs for?
To maintain law and order in the countryside
Why were various acts of parliaments passed?
To increase powers and responsibilities such as tax assessments and the maintenance of law and order
What were bonds and recognisances?
People had to pay a penalty if certain conditions set by the king were not met
What did the annual come from customs revenues increase by?
From £34,000 to £38,000
How much feudal dues did Henry get fin 1487 and 1507?
1487: £350
1507: £6,000 per year
How much money did Henry get from the Treaty of Etaples?
£5,000 per annum
Total payment was £159,000
How much did Henry VII leave after his death?
Plate and jewels worth £300,000
£10,000 in cash
