English Society under the reign of Henry VIII Flashcards
What happened to the number of peerage?
Increased
How did most peers get their rank?
Through successful royal services as courtiers or soldiers
Why were the nobility rewarded with property?
So they could exert royal authority in particular areas which helped control regions
How many men did the Earl of Shrewsbury raise for the invasion of France in 1513?
4,000
How did Henry VIII differ from his father in terms of the nobility?
Relied on them more and gave them land and titles
Why did Henry VIII rely on the nobles?
To raise armies for his wars and to keep law and order locally
In what way did both Henry VIII and Henry VII treat the nobles?
Both sought to limit the power of the nobles so they would not threaten the monarchy
What were the gentry?
Increased under Henry VIII and they were a social class of wealthy landowners who held significant status and influence
How did the gentry positions change under Henry VIII?
Drawn into unpaid administration by the crown but became richer by buying monastic lands off the Crown
How did the lives of common folk change?
little dramatic change at the start but became poorer the further into Henrys reign due to inflation going up
How did Tudors control the Anglo-Scottish border?
Difficult to police and was split into 3 marchers all under 1 warden who appointed gentry or complete outsiders to stop nobles exploiting their rule
How did Tudors control Wales?
Act of union 1536 - brought Wales into the legal framework and for 24MPs to be represented in parliament
1536 Laws of Wales Acts - divided Wales in shire counties just like England
How did Tudors control the Council of the North?
re-established the council as a permanent body based in York with professional staff
How did the Tudors control the Palatines?
Lancashire, Durham and Cheshire had separate jurisdiction
Act of Resuming Liberties to the Crown 1536 - reduced the level of independence which led to more control for the monarchy
What religious upheaval took place and why?
people disagreed with the break from Rome and it all came to ahead with the pilgrimage of grace 1536 rebellion
Was the power of the monarchy weaker or stronger at the end of Henry VIII reign?
Weaker as they had lost crown lands to fund Henry’s war like foreign policy
