Henry VII - Establishing Royal Authority, Government Flashcards
What were Henry Vii’s personal strengths?
- Spoke and understood many languages, particularly comfortable with French culture after living in exile.
- Understood the dangers of imposters om foreign court.
- Focused on building a loyal and trusted group of advisors.
What were Henry Vii’s personal disadvantages?
- No formal experience of estate financial management.
- Hadn’t grown up in the English Court.
- Hadn’t built relationships with the political nation of England.
- Knew little of England and Englishmen knew little of him.
What changes did Henry make to the Chamber in 1495 and why?
After Henry was betrayed by William Stanley in the Warbeck Plot, Henry remodelled the chamber into the Privy Chamber. This meant that Henry could retreat with his most trusted servants which made it more difficult to gain favour.
How did Henry extend his authority into smaller areas?
Henry utilised the Justices of the Peace in order to extend authority into smaller, local areas.
Describe the roles of the Justices of the Peace.
- Crown rewarded.
- Gentry
- Handled routine administration and maintenance of law and order.
- Mainly churchmen and lawyers.
- Unpaid
How did Henry extend his authority across several regions?
Henry used magnates to control the North of England. Such as Northumberland, Surrey and the Stanleys.
How did Henry maintain his paranoia about greater magnates?
Henry preferred to rely on lesser magnates so he utililised a spy-network in order to monitor the greater nobility.
What was the role of Parliament?
Parliament was not central to government and it met infrequently. (7 Times).
Parliament was concerned with national security and raising revenue e.g tonnage and poundage and taxation for wars.
What was the role of the council?
The King ruled with a council of advisors who supported him in making key decisions.
They advised the king, made legal judgements, and administered the realm on the King’s behalf.
