Henry VII: change and continuity

Question 1

Changes (name at least 3-4)

Answer 1

• the use of great council: although not a new idea, was resurrected from the medieval period
• court of star chamber
• he focused on saving money
• he would not gift nobles excessively
• Increased the crown’s revenue significantly
• He would recruit men because of their abilities and loyalty rather than because they were of noble birth
• The role of JP’s was enhanced

Question 2

Continuities (name at least 3)

Answer 2

• he used the council on a regular basis
• no massive change in the role of parliament and the royal hosuehold
• He still did rely on a handful of councillors to act as his main advisors
• the practice of enclosing land continued

Question 3

Summary

Answer 3

Henry VII’s reign was not a revolution but a change of emphasis with major significance for the future