Government Flashcards
Who did Henry rely on to manage gov effectively from 1514?
Wolsey
When was Wolsey appointed Lord Chancellor?
1515
When did Henry VIII abandon conciliar government?
1514
When did Henry extended the use of the Star Chamber to become centre of the gov system?
1516
What was the name and year of the extension of extraordinary revenue?
the Amicable Grant of 1525
When was the Eltham Ordinances and what did it do?
1526 - reduced royal household expenditure by reforming Privy Chambers finances and reduced their influence.
When was the ‘Kings Great Matter’?
1527 - 1535
When was Henry charged with praemurie and what does that mean?
1529 - tried to secure the annulment with a special court.
When was Wolsey’s downfall and what did it bring?
1529 - brought back conciliar gov from 1529-32
When did Cranmer become Archbishop of Canterbury?
1532
When did Cromwell rise back to power by becoming Chief Minister?
1532
When did Henry VIII marry Anne?
1533
What caused Cromwell’s fall?
the failure of Henry’s fourth marriage (Anne of Cleves)
When was Cromwell’s execution?
July 1540
When did Henry marry Catherine Howard?
July 1540
How did Cromwell achieve royal supremacy?
through acts of Parliament enhancing his status
When was Catherine Howard executed and who was it influenced by?
1542 - her uncle, Duke of Norfolk.
When was government controlled by council?
1509-1514
What period was Thomas Wolsey in control?
1514-1529
When was conciliar government restored?
1529-1532
What period was Thomas Cromwell the kings advisor?
1532-1540
When was conciliar gov restored in a new form?
1540-1547
