chapter 3 - the finances of the crown and attempts at reform

Question 1

Robert Cecil

Answer 1

1608 - book of rates
1610 - great contract
major reform of crowns finances
parliament dissolves in 1611

Question 2

peace with Spain

Answer 2

1604
treaty of London
made peace with spain
reduced crown expenditure significantly

Question 3

extravagance and patronage

Answer 3

crucial to political system
England seen as a land of plenty
1621 - ante supper , £3300
concern of Scottish

Question 4

lionel cranfield

Answer 4

after 1611
took control of crowns finances
led to savings
not a permanent solution

Question 5

monopolies

Answer 5

production and sale of finished cloth granted to William cockayne
scheme failed
dutch refused to buy

1621 - over 100
1624 - limit

Question 6

outside James’ control

Answer 6

bad harvests
1623 and 1624

change in economy - price of goods rose

Elizabeth did not reform crown finances

war with Spain

Question 7

relations with parliament

Answer 7

given tonnage and poundage for a year instead of life
took it after the year

Question 8

restrict crown spending

Answer 8

by the time Charles came to the thrown in 1625 parliament keen to restrict crown spending

Question 9

forced loan

Answer 9

equivalent of 3 parliamentary subsidies
ensured those liable paid up
summoned to public meetings where they were forced to pay