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Government Flashcards

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What happened at Boston Fair (1288)

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  • tournament took place where squires disguised themselves and stole from stall resulting in a fire -> riots took place
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What did Boston Fair suggest

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England had a bad government as the fair went rogue and allowed steaming and rioting -> the offenders had no fear that the government would react and issue punishment

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Ragman Rolls and its impact

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  • set of laws that allowed Edward to restore authority and investigate abuses of power by nobles
  • sent commissioners to interview local people about concerns
  • had a record of land ownership -> could keep control of power balance
  • gained trust of the people
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Edward’s First Parliament (1275)

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  • Edward summoned his first parliament to organise the kingdom
  • got money from taxes to pay off crusades
  • awareness of his first statute was spread
  • order restored
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The Statute of Westminister (1275)

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  • dealt with concerns reported in ragman rolls
  • more taxes
  • less worry about criminals
  • felt wanted -> hue and cry
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Quo Warranto (1278)

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  • landholders were asked to prove they had the right to land
  • gained land and power
  • closer to getting out of debt
  • fear king
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Statutes of Mortmain (1279)

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  • tried to prevent land passing to the church without kings permission (church owned 30% of land)
  • more money and taxes
  • gaining power over church
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Statute of Westminister (1285)

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  • addressed grievances brought to the kings notice
  • trusted by his people
  • restore order
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Statute of Merchants (1285)

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  • an attempt to deal with the payment of debt between two merchants
  • made trade easier and disputes solved quickly
  • more money quicker
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London Bridge (1274)

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  • people complained that taxes should go towards the upkeep of London Bridge
  • viewed as fair and dedicated to his duty as king
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What was parliament

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The name given to the group of Edward’s main advisors was the kings council

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Development of parliament

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  • met twice a year
  • king should ask for advice for major decisions
  • didn’t have to act on advice
  • strategic as he could seek approval from as many people as possible
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Model Parliament (1295)

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  • first representative parliament
  • Edward began to invite lower levels of the feudal system (house of commons)
  • Edward got tax from the Model Parliament but not everything he wanted
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When did barons reissue the Magna carta

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1297

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Why did barons reissue the Magna carta

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Because Edward imposed new harsher taxes without consulting Parliament first (to fund his battle in Scotland)

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Why does Edward improve Parliament

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To increases taxes for war to gain land

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Who was Robert Burnell

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Edward’s chancellor

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Burnell personal qualities

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  • efficient -> took the lead in writing the Statute of Westminster
  • accessible to all -> people would go to him for help
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Roles and contributions of Burnell

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  • driving force behind Ragman Rolls
  • took lead in writing the Statute of Westminister
  • used for diplomacy -> went to Paris (1286) to sort out issues with French king
    -> was also sent to Gascony (1278) to recognise their government
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What did Burnell gain from Edward

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  • extremely rich -> 82 manors in 19 countries
    -> loaned the kings money and traded in debts of knights
  • in 1268 Edward granted him the right to hold a weekly market and 2 annual fairs
  • able to build a castle
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What does Acton Burnell Castle tell us about England at this time

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  • more settled as there was less need for strong walls to keep out attackers
  • didn’t have weapon rooms/stables -> made for living
  • had more open windows
  • the turrets were used to show power
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How many people attended the first parliament

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800

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What were the main reasons for inviting so many to the first parliament

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  • Edward wanted a tax on merchants to help pay off crusades debts
  • wanted as many people as possible to be aware of the statute of Westminster

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