Tudor monarchs sustaining control? Flashcards
What were the marches?
militarised zone on English border with wales and scotland
Who controlled these areas?
nobility and gentry
Why was the Welsh marches no longer a threat?
England conquered wales
What was Wales liked before 1530s?
Had its own legal system
What did the crown control?
The Principality of Wales (welsh land)
How did Cromwell make permanent changes to parliament?
appointed Rowland Lee to act as Lord President
What did the Act of Union do?
transformed structure of welsh government and principality of wales was abolshed and pplaced with 13 English style counties
Why was Council of the North problematic?
due to poor communication and under threat of invasion from Scotland
Who was the council controlled by?
wardens
In 1525 who re-established council of the North?
wolsey and it now had an administrative role
When did Cromwell remodel the council?
In 1537
What other factors are there now?
role of nobility and gentry
Role of Jps
