Domestic Policy Flashcards
What were crown lands?
Henry attempted to bring back as much land as he could under the crowns power.
When there was a drop in income from this land due to inefficient collection from the Court of Exchequer Henry reverted to using the royal households rather than the Court of Exchequer.
This increased the income from £12,000 to £42,000 per year.
How did Henry’s income from customs revenue improve over his reign?
He introduced tonnage and poundage.
Tonnage was a fixed subsidy on each tonne of wine imported.
Poundage was a proportional tax on all imported and exported goods.
Annual revenue increased from £34,000 to £38,000.
What pensions did Henry receive from other powers?
The Treaty of Etaples.
In 1492, the French agreed to pay Henry a pension of £5000 per year.
What extraordinary revenue did Henry VII recieve?
He received over £400,000 from extraordinary taxation.
However, raising this revenue helped to provoke rebellions in 1489 and 1497.
Therefore, he promised parlement in 1504 not to raise any money by this method.
What was patronage?
When Henry gave away titles and positions as a reward for good and loyal service.
Give an example of Henry VII giving patronage?
Giles, lord Daubeney was promoted to the peerage after showing his value in leading the royal forces against the Cornish rebels in 1497.
What was the King’s council?
A meeting of noblemen that discussed high matters of the state, usually in an emergency. Henry could gain support from them when dealing with a potentially controversial policy.
What are some examples of when the king called the king’s council?
1488- In response to Lambert Simnel’s threat.
1491- To authorise a subsidy for the campaign in Brittany.
1496- To grant a loan of £120,000 for war in Scotland.
What were acts of attainder?
They declared individuals guilty, usually of treason, without a trial.
They could take land and titles away from a noble.
Good behaviour and loyalty could lead to a reversal.
How many acts of attainder did Henry pass and reverse?
Passed 138
Reversed 46
What feudal dues did Henry VII impose?
Wardship - Taking control of the land owned by minors until they came of age.
Marriage - The king could profit off arranged marriages.
Livery - He was paid for someone to recover their land from wardship.
Relief - The king received money when land was inherited.
How did the profits from marriage and wardship change?
The profits increased from £350 in 1487 to £6,000 in 1507.
What were the main sources of royal income?
Crown lands, profits from feudal dues, customs revenue, pensions from other powers, extraordinary revenue.
