government 1530-47 Flashcards
following the break with rome
Henry no longer had to ask the Pope’s permission when choosing bishops and other high-ranking officials
Court of Augmentations
was established in 1536 to deal with income from the dissolution of the monasteries
crown income increased from £150,000-£300,000
Geoffrey Elton’s “revolution in government”
has suggested that the business of government became less centred on the household - became more independent and bureaucratic
Act of Union
1536 - Wales became incorporated into the English Legal and administrative system
effect of Act of Union
Marcher Lordships were abolished and seven counties were established instead
for the first time
, there was systematic Welsh representation in the Westminister Parliament
law and order in Wales
efficiency of the judicial process improved
Council of Wales enforced English law