England in 1547 Flashcards
Who was England at war with in 1547?
France and Scotland
Had England broken from the Papacy?
Yes, but the majority of England remained Catholic
In 1536 how many rebels rose and why?
In 1536, 40’00 rebels rose over a multitude of issues
Why was it difficult to prevent unrest?
No standing police force or army
Who does the king rely on to keep control?
Nobles and local gentry
Who looks after the domestic needs of the king?
The royal household
What was the Parliaments role?
They were called upon when the King needed money or laws
How had Henry ruled?
Henry had ruled without a chief minister, making most decisions himself
Who does Henry arrange to rule until Edward was of age?
He sets up a regency council to govern until he was old enough
What was the result of Henry’s economic actions? What made this worse?
There was inflation and throughout the 1540s as food prices rose quickly. Made worse by the population growth
