Government in Henry's early and middle years Flashcards
What 2 main functions of Parliament remained early in Henry V111’s reign?
- to grant extraordinary finances
- pass laws
Before 1529 how many times had Henry summoned Parliament?
4
Who was Henry’s first minister?
Wolsey
How many parliaments were called during Wolsey’s period of dominance (1514-1529)?
1 in 1523
Why was only Parliament summoned once during Wolsey’s period of dominance between 1514-1529?
As Wolsey regarded Parliament with some distaste
Why was Parliament summoned in 1510?
to abolish the Council Learned
Why was Parliament summoned in 1512 and 1523?
1512-to provide extraordinary revenue for the invasion of France and Scotland
1523-Invasion of France
During Henry V111’s reign why did governance via councils break down for the first time?
because of conflict between the kings own impulsive personality and the more conservative councillors
From what period did councillor government last in Henry V111’s reign?
1509-1514
What 4 factors helped to bring the councillor government to an end?
- his fathers senior councillors did not support a war with France
- As he became more attuned to governing he became increasingly his own man asserting his undoubted right to rule
- Henry surrounded himself with like-minded young courtiers
- he was impressed by the skills of Wolsey and his effective management of the French campaign
What were Wolsey’s 3 main concerns within government?
- the legal system
- the formulation of domestic policy
- political decision making
From what year had Wolsey previously had no immediate control over the Privy Chamber?
1519
Who were Henry V111’s “minions”?
a group of young courtiers who enjoyed Henry’s personal favour
Who did Henry V111’s minions become?
the Gentlemen of Privy Chamber
How did Wolsey secure the removal of the minions in 1519?
through replacing them with his own supporters
