Mary- Government Flashcards
When was Cranmer arrested?
14th September 1553
How many new councillors did Mary appoint
50
Who did Mary trust in the most?
Simion Renard- ambassador to Spain
Phillip
Charles V
Bishop Gardiner
Describe Bishop Gardenier in Edwards reign
imprisoned for conservatism
Why did Mary not trust William Paget?
He signed the Devyse
Why did Mary not trust Stephen Gardener?
He was involved in her mother’s divorce
What was significant about parliament under Mary?
Parliament had a great deal of power and refused doctrinal changes eg. refused to appeal Act of Supremacy and defeated 55 bills to seize Protestant exiles land.
What happened to crown lands rents?
Crown land rents increased to £40 k
Describe the naval reforms?
Naval reforms - 6 new ships and many repaired
Peacetime allocation of £14k 2 Navy under treasurer Benjamin Gonson
Who oversaw the Naval Reforms?
Phillip