Political stability Flashcards
Did all monarchs use propaganda?
Yes - to a varying degree
How did Henry VII use propaganda to maintain political stability? (propaganda theme)
- Developed the image of the Tudor Rose which showed the unity of the houses of York and Lancaster
- Claimed descent from King Arthur
- Used paintings to show his physical presence and therefore his strength and power - this image was repeated on coins
- Built lavish palaces such as Nonsuch to reflect his authority
Why was it harder for Edward and Mary to portray their power in propaganda? What did Edward do anyway? (propaganda theme)
Edward being a child,
Mary being a woman.
However Edward’s face did appear on coins and became more militaristic as his reign continued signifying his increasing authority and power
Who used propaganda the most? (propaganda theme)
Elizabeth I
Where did Elizabeth tour during the summertime? (and why?) (propaganda theme)
much of Southern and Central England, undertaking royal progresses and staying with leading nobles so that she was seen by the people
How did pageants depict Elizabeth? (propaganda theme)
As the instrument of stability
How many landlords did Wolsey charge with enclosing land?
24
How did paintings depict Elizabeth? (propaganda theme)
- as wise and a strong leader (particularly after the defeat of the Spanish Armada
- represented as Astraea (Greek goddess of innocence and virginity) - giving the impression Elizabeth was her equivalent
“Despite the number of rebellions, disorder was still the exception not the rule”. True or false? (monarchy theme)
True
Why did the monarch have ultimate authority? (monarchy theme)
They were appointed by God
Why did the monarch’s authority increase further after the protestant reformation? (monarchy theme)
Subjects no longer held obedience to the pope in spiritual matters - only God and the king/queen
What hierarchical structure further reinforced the belief in obedience to the ruler - (this was increasingly upheld in propaganda) (monarchy theme)
The great chain of being
What rewards did the monarchs use to keep the political elites subservient? (patronage theme)
- Order of the Garter (ultimate sign of honour by the king)
- peerages
- knighthoods
- grants of monopolies
- grants of land
the possibility of gaining rewards attracted many to court and encouraged loyalty
However, how may patronage cause instability? (patronage theme)
If patronage was only given to one faction, it could cause unrest and rebellion - such happened under Elizabeth when she bestowed numerous rewards on the Cecil family, sparking the earl of Essex to rebel (1601)
Why was retaining the loyalty of the nobility so important? (patronage theme)
The monarch had no army of their own and relied on nobles raising troops to put down unrest
“Throughout the period, the church upheld the Tudor monarchy” true or false (patronage theme)
True - even if some clergy and monks were involved in unrest
Why did the church play a central role in peoples lives? (and did this change significantly?) (the church and obedience theme)
People were expected to go on Sundays, it carried out baptisms, marriages, burials etc. - also provided charity and healthcare
This didn’t change much even with the reformation - there was overall much continuity in the form of worship, the role of religion and even within the parish clergy
What did regular attendance at church allow priests to do? (the church and obedience theme)
Remind people of their duties and obligations, or to encourage resistance
Inform bishops of any rumours of trouble and assist in implementing policies - The parish clergy became important in the administration of the Poor Law
Who appointed bishops? (the church and obedience theme)
The crown
Who did church leaders threaten to excommunicate? (the church and obedience theme)
Anyone who fought against Henry VII’th at East Stoke (1486)
Which religious policies were especially causes of conflict? (religious policies theme)
Henry 8th dissolution of smaller monasteries, Edward’s dissolution of the chantries + introduction of the 1549 prayer book
What did Elizabeth declare which ended up being highly effective in creating religious stability (religious policies theme)
The Elizabethan Church Settlement - declared her Supreme Governor and established moderate protestantism
What did most Catholics accept and what evidences this?
The Oaths of Supremacy and Uniformity - the lack of support for the Northern Earls (1569) showed the policy’s success
“The Tudors had a consistent economic policy” True or false?
False! The state generally only intervened when there was an issue - Mostly short term fixes
300 Statutes were passed to improve what during the Tudor period?
Trade and Industry
How many statutes were passed to improve trade and industry during the Tudor period?
300 - justices of the peace were expected to enforce
How did Henry VII and Henry VIII pay for wars?
By collecting a huge one-off sum of money in taxes
How did Edward IV raise money for wars?
Debased coinage to raise funds
How did both Edward IV and Mary I raise money for wars?
Sell off crown lands and negotiate loans from European bankers
How did both Mary I and Elizabeth raise money for wars?
Cut back on expenditure, make administration more efficient and avoid war for as long as possible