Early - Middle politics (Wolsey) Flashcards
1
Q
What were the two main functions of parliament?
A
Pass laws and grant extraordinary revenue
2
Q
How may times did Henry summon parliament before 1929?
A
4 times
(1510,1512,1515,1523)
3
Q
What government did Henry have between at the start of his reign?
A
A conciliar government
4
Q
When did Henry end his conciliar government?
A
1514
5
Q
Why did Henry end the conciliar government?
A
1)He wanted more control over decision as he learned to govern
2)His councillors were reluctant to go to war with France
3)He was surrounded by like minded young courtiers who were suspicious of his old guard
6
Q
What was created instead of a conciliar government?
A
A chief minister
7
Q
Who was the first chief minister?
A
Thomas Wolsey
8
Q
Who was Wolsey?
A
He was an English statesman and catholic cardinal
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