Society Flashcards
What was the bourgeoisie?
Group of professionals and merchants based in the larger urban centres.
When was the black death/ how many did it kill?
1348-9
killed 30%of population
Who were the nobles?
People who dominated landownership and to serve the king
what did the crown rely on nobles for?
to maintain orders in rural areas
When was a law passed in parliament against illegal retaining ?
1487
Example of someone who was punished for retaining illegally
Lord Bergavenry fined £100,000 in 1507
What is Bastard feudalism ?
a reciprocal relationship between magnate and retainer
Who were the gentry?
Rich gentlemen who live in the counry
Who were the churchmen?
Clergy dealt with ordinary people
Bishops and abbots could sit in the house of lords
Who were the commoners?
Large and varied group - Bourgeoisie at the top and beggars at the bottom
3 Arguments for the idea that ‘Henry has nothing to fear from the nobility’
Most nobles were keen for stability- seen henry’s acts of attainder
Henry felt secure enough to include nobles in decision making - Great Council
he showed loyalty to those who showed him loyalty
3 Arguments against the idea that ‘Henry has nothing to fear from the nobility’
Increased suspicion of nobility - 51 attainders at end of reign
Nobles joined in conspiracies against him - Earl of Suffolk, Lord Stanley
His policies were unjust - Attainders, Bonds and recogs eg Thomas Grey
