The government of Henry VII

Question 1

What was the Council of the North?

Answer 1

Based in York and oversaw defence and governance of Northern counties. Headed by Northumberland and then Surrey.

Question 2

What was governing in Ireland like?

Answer 2

In theory he was Lord of Ireland. Only realistically controlled the Pale - 50 miles around Ireland.
Law was passed in 1494 to allow Henry to call parliament but still had to rely on Kildare and Anglo-Irish lords.

Question 3

How was Wales governed?

Answer 3

Prince Arthur was Prince of Wales.
Jasper Tudor governed waled and from 1493 Council of Wales revived.

Question 4

What was the chamber?

Answer 4

Part of the Kings Household and centre of finance from 1487. Privy Chamber handled King’s private finance.

Question 5

How many times was parliament called?

Answer 5

Seven times

Question 6

How did he maintain law and order?

Answer 6

JP’s and Sheriffs

Question 7

Who travelled with Henry and why?

Answer 7

The Royal Court. Was elegant and opulent and demonstrated his power.