Henry VIII - Government Flashcards
What did Henry VIII use the Household for?
It was where the king lived and government also occurred here as government happened wherever the king was.
Who were often in the Household under Henry VIII?
The Gentlemen of the Bed Chamber and they were close friends/advisers to Henry. There was 12 of them but they were reduced to 6 after Wolsey passed the Eltham Ordinances in 1526.
What happened to the Royal Council under Henry VIII?
They were used more than under Henry VII.
What did Cromwell create in 1536?
The Privy Council
Who controlled the Royal Council during Henry VIII’s reign?
Wolsey
What did Henry VIII use government for?
To make religious changes by passing laws and he used them to get a divorce.
What happened to Empson and Dudley during Henry VIII’s reign?
Henry removed them as they were hated by the nobility and this made Henry a lot more popular with the nobility.
How many more cases did the Star Chamber hear under Wolsey?
It increased from 12 to 120.
What happened to Wolsey’s enclosures policy?
He tried to implement a policy against enclosures but it didn’t work.
What did Wolsey introduce in 1513?
Subsidy tax
How much did Wolsey raise in direct tax between 1513 and 1527?
£414,000
