Edward's 1st Reign: Domestic Policy

Question 1

Patronage

Answer 1

Lancastrian Nobility:
-113 Attainders, uses land to win support, pardons and restores some.

New Support:
-E.G. William Herbert became Earl of Pembroke.

Nevilles:

• Got most rewards
• E.G. John Neville became Lord Montague.

Question 2

Finance

Answer 2

Revenue:
-Under HVI only £24,000 but under HIV £90,000.

Tax:

• Claims tax for war but doesn’t fight and uses money to pay off debt.
• Angers tax payers.

Customs:
-Improve after Treaty with Burgundy in 1467. Higher after 1470.

Royal Lands:

• Land Revenue Experiment, money spent and obtained more easily, reduces embezzlement.
• Increased rent and better collection.

Question 3

Law and Order

Answer 3

Touring Midlands and North:
-Areas where feuding is a problem

Tries Treason Cases:
-Shows an interest in justice

Retaining:

• Made illegal
• Can only retain certain amount with a licence
• Not enforced

Feuding:

• Battle of Nibley Green, shows lack of faith in King
• Not trusted to sort it out