Henry vii government Flashcards
1
Q
Why was the privy chamber set up
A
Sir William Stanley betrayal
2
Q
What was the privy council
A
- advise law and judicial
-1495
-227 in council
-6 or 7 in meetings
-includes the likes of earl of Oxford and Morton + fox
3
Q
What was the council learned
A
-1495
-extortion of nobles
-empson + Dudley
4
Q
How many times were parliament called during Henry’s reign
A
7 times out of
5
Q
How many times did Henry call parliament
A
7 times
6
Q
What were the roles of the jps
A
Maintain law and order
7
Q
Give examples of ordinary revenue during Henry’s reign
A
-Feudal dues, heirs to throne and had 6,000 by 1507
-crown lands ( act of resumption) which retained all crown lands
8
Q
Give some examples of extraordinary revenue
A
-Feudal dues/ gifts (30,000) 1504
-bonds and recognisances (10,000 from earl of Westmorland after bosworth)
-loans and benevolences (48,000 for Brittany)
-clerical taxes 3,000
