maintenace of power Flashcards
How was power maintained during the medieval period?
Force was used to stop challenges to power.
What action did William take during the Normans’ consolidation of power?
William confiscated the land of those who rebelled.
What did Richard do after the Peasants’ Revolt?
Richard ordered the deaths of 5000 rebels.
What changes occurred in power maintenance from c. 1500 to c. 1750?
Force was still used, but other methods were also employed.
How did Henry VIII gain the support of nobles?
He offered promotions or land.
What agreement was made after the Glorious Revolution?
William and Mary agreed to a new constitution.
What trend was observed in power maintenance from c. 1750 to 2010?
There was an increase in concessions.
What changes occurred in the nineteenth century regarding Parliament?
Various laws made Parliament more representative.
What political changes occurred in the 1990s for Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland?
They were given greater political freedom.
