Henry VII's Administration

Question 1

Central Government

Answer 1

Henry relied on an inner group of councillors in his Council, making meetings more efficient

Council Learned in the Law handled Bonds & Recognisances

Question 2

Regional Government

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Answer 2

Council of the North - Defended england from Scotland and enforced royal will in the north

Council of Wales - Under the ruling of his son Arthur

Ireland - Ireland supported the Yorkists. Royal control was limited to the Pale (area around Dublin) and Henry had to rely on the rule of traditional families such as the Kildares

Question 3

Justices of the Peace

Answer 3

Men from the lesser nobility and gentry who enforced royal will in local areas. Didn’t appoint higher nobility as they were less likely to be loyal

Question 4

Parliament under Henry VII

Answer 4

Only met 7 times during his reign, but was used to pass Acts of Attainder.

Meetings were brief as henry didn’t like asking for money and avoided war.