U4 L1 Renaissance Government: France And England (PART 2) Flashcards
Why and by who was Edward II deposed by?
The Barons deposed him because they feared a powerful monarchy
What did the barons force Edward III to do?
Restore Archbishop Stratford to his position as chancellor
What was Edward III’s major contribution?
His prevention of Domestic strife by becoming involved with foreign affairs
What was the House of Commons?
- consisted of knights and burgesses
- limited the king’s powers
- gained the right to impeach royal ministers if they did bad stuff
What did the House of Lords do?
Decided the innocence or guilt of the accused
What were the plots that surrounded Richard II?
- Peasants Revolt in 1381
- Archbishop of Canterbury and treasurer were assassinated
What happened after Richard II confiscated Lancaster
Henry IV captured him and claimed the crown
What was the Wars of Roses?
- 1455
- between Yorkists (white) and Lancastrians (red) over the ENG throne
How did the line of ENG kings progress after 1480?
1483 Edward of York (IV) l Richard the Duke of Gloucester ( Richard III) l Henry Tudor
How were the Yorkists and Lancastrians united?
Henry Tudor(VII) married Edward IV’s daughter
What was the Star Chamber?
Created by Henry Tudor(VII), to hold secret trials to convict enemies of the govt
What did the Tudor dynasty bring about?
100 year period of peace
