Cromwell In Control Flashcards
What did Cromwell do in 1532?
Introduces a petition against Church court and clerical jurisdiction into Commons
When did Cromwell introduce a petition against the church and clerical jurisdiction?
1532
What did Cromwell convince them about the petition against Church courts and Jurisdiction?
That it was their idea but it was about supporting Henry’s attack on the independence of the Church on law
When was the treason law placed
1534
What did the treason law mean?
Offence to slander the kings new title or supremacy
Treason in word and deed
What act was placed in 1534
Treason act
How many people were put to death during 1532-40 due to the treason act?
300 people
During what period were 300 people executed for the treason act?
1532-40
What did the treason act allow Henry to do?
Instrument of terror
What did Cromwell commission?
Carry out a survey of the Church wealth - power to reform church