Henry VII: Goverment Flashcards
What was the primary purpose of the Star Chamber under Henry VII?
To control the nobility and enforce law.
True or False: Henry VII favored the nobility over the gentry.
False
What was the significance of the Act of Resumption in 1486?
It restored lands to the Crown that had been granted away.
Which financial strategy did Henry VII use to strengthen the monarchy?
Increased taxation and control over royal finances.
What was the role of the Privy Chamber in Henry VII’s government?
To provide personal access to the King and manage his household.
Who was Henry VII’s chief financial advisor?
John Morton
True or False: Henry VII relied heavily on the support of Parliament to govern.
True
What was the main function of the King’s Council?
To advise the King and manage government affairs.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a source of royal income during Henry VII’s reign? A) Crown lands B) Customs duties C) Church tithes
C) Church tithes
What was the significance of the marriage alliance between Henry VII’s daughter and James IV of Scotland?
It aimed to secure peace between England and Scotland.
Fill in the blank: Henry VII’s reign saw the establishment of the _______ as a key institution for governance.
Court of Requests
Multiple Choice: Who was the main rival to Henry VII’s claim to the throne? A) Richard III B) Edward IV C) Lambert Simnel
C) Lambert Simnel
What was the main objective of Henry VII’s domestic policy?
To strengthen the monarchy and reduce the power of the nobility.
What role did the gentry play in Henry VII’s government?
They were increasingly used in local government and administration.
Recall three main functions of the council
- to advise the king
- to administer the realm on the kings behalf
- to make legal judgments
Recall three main types of councillors
Nobels such as Lord Daubeney
Churchmen such as John Morton and Richard Fox
Laymen such as Bray and Edmund Dudley
Who acted as an unofficial adviser
Lady Margaret Beaufort
