SPECIFIC GRIEVANCES AND COMPLAINTS Flashcards
When the rebels presented their grievances to the king, what did they emphasise?
Their loyalty to Henry.
Whilst they only criticised the kings advisors, what did their complaints reflect?
Their unease with Henry himself.
What did their complaints indicate about Henry’s personality?
It was too easily influenced.
What were there complaints and demands a veiled statement about?
The kings lacks of ability and judge of character.
Which dukes did the rebels call for to provide better advice to the king?
Dukes of Exeter, Buckingham and Norfolk.
Who did they say the king was surrounded by?
Evil counsellors.
What were a lot of the ‘evil counsellors’ they complained about involved in?
The truce of tours and the marriage of Henry to Margaret.
What did the rebels blame the bankruptcy of government on?
The corruption and mismanagement of Henry’s counsellors and favourites.
What did the rebels claim that the small group were doing?
Controlling the king and encouraging him towards unlawful behaviour.
What did they complain that the nobility did not respect?
The law.
What did they claim the nobles were doing in courts?
Intimidating and bribing the juries.
