Henry VII and the Nobles

Question 1

How did Henry feel about the nobles?

Answer 1

.Understood their power.
.Overmighty subjects from Bastard Feudalism and inadequacies of Kings.
.Needed power but also help with governing and advice.
.25% changed every 25 years - not replaced.

Question 2

What were Henry’s Carrot and Stick policy?

Answer 2

.Patronage - Reward/titles given for support - Empson, Dudley, Bray, Stanley.
.Order of the Garter - Honour for King’s closest servants - 37 given e.g. Oxford, Bray.
.King’s Council - trusted servants - 2 chancellors, 5 key counsellors.
.Great Council - meetings by King - 5 meetings in total.
.Attainder - Loss of land, could be reversed - 46/138.
.Bonds - sum of money paid to King - 36/62. Recognisances - formal recognition of debt.
.Feudal dues - wardship, marriage, livery, relief and escheats - 1496 - £7000 marriage with no lisence.
.Retaining - Recruiting gentry made illegal - 1485 Lord of Commons.
.Crown lands - Bring land back to the crown - Duke of Gloucester and Clarence.

Question 3

How did Henry gain money?

Answer 3

.1492 Treaty of Etaples - £5000 a year.
.Tonnage and Poundage to £38000.
.1504-7 - £200,000 promised in bonds but not collected.
.£400000 in taxation.
.1489 - £75000 from government.
.£300000 in plates/jewels and £10000 in cash