Cromwell & Government

Question 1

Problems with the Royal Council

Answer 1

It could be dominated by one man.

There were no guidelines on how it should be organised.

Meetings and discussions were not recorded.

The decisions it made were not recorded.

It had nearly 100 members but most did not attend meetings.

Question 2

The Privy Council

Answer 2

Cromwell set up privy council.

It was staffed by 20 experienced professionals such as lawyers.

All meetings and decisions were recorded.

Question 3

The Council of the north

Answer 3

The north of England was traditionally fairly independent but Cromwell wanted everywhere to be under one system of government.

Question 4

The act of union 1536

Answer 4

The act of union made Wales part of England Welsh laws were replaced by English ones.

Question 5

The kings chamber

Answer 5

Was in charge of keeping track of Henry’s expenditure and income.

Part of the royal household so Henry could keep an eye on things.

Question 6

Problems with the Kings chamber

Answer 6

Henry didn’t get involved as he found finance boring.

Accounts were not properly checked and there were no guidelines on how it should be run.

Couldn’t cope with massive increase in income from the dissolution of the monasteries.

Question 7

The court of augmentations 1536

Answer 7

Cromwell created the court to deal with income and property gained from the dissolution of the monasteries.