HenryVIII: Cromwell And Govermant

Question 1

How did Cromwell improve the royal council?(4)

Answer 1

((Privy council))
-made 20 permanent advisors
- professional administrators
-decisions WERE recorded
-they rubbed the government

Question 2

How did Cromwell inprove the one system of government? (Hint!! What act!!)(3)

Answer 2

-Act of union (1536) Wales became part of England, wales was represented in parliament. English law replaced welsh law. Wales divided into counties

Question 3

How did Thomas Cromwell improve the kings chamber (COA??)(4)

Answer 3

Court of augmentation (1536)
-this dealt with income from the monasteries
-staff well trained
-HenryVIII less involved
-made sure they were carefully checked

Question 4

What is the statue law?

Answer 4

-an act of Parliament that has been agreed by both houses and signed by monarch

Question 5

How did Thomas Cromwell use parliament? (3 points!!)

Answer 5

-as an Mp in House of Commons. Guide significant debates
-(skilled lawyer )Drafted laws before put forward. Then ensured his proposals put forward and discussed
-1532-1540 333 acts passed

Question 6

What was the House of Lords?

Answer 6

Mostly Made up of peers, bishops, represented nobility and the church

Question 7

What was the House of Commons?

Answer 7

Contained 74 county MPs 236 towns/ borough MP. Made of wealthy landowners, merchants and royal administrators.