Wolsey domestic policy plan Flashcards
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Legal reform
Economic reform
Governmental reform
What is the argument with the legal reform?
yes he did reform it but he mostly set the stage for future massive reform under cromwell, although did achieve aims of reducing common law.
What were the issues with the common law system?
Inconsistencies with different interpretations of law
Favoured the interests of nobles with limited accessibility
Was corrupt
How did Wolsey handle the inconsistencies created by common law?
promoted the standardization of legal procedure?
How did Wolsey standardise legal procedure in the court of chancery?
Introduced rules and regulations to reform it
How else did Wolsey standardise legal procedure?
Promoted education, patronising the Cardinal College set up in 1525.
How did Wolsey expand the use of the star chamber?
-Expanded its jurisdiction to include more offences (including. corruption and fraud)
-Adopted a swift hearing process for quick resolution of cases.
What was a consequence of the quick resolution of cases?
Created a deterrent for illegal behaviour
How did Wolsey challenge the corruption?
HE was Lord Chancellor, so appointed the judges, and made sure to appoint judges who would keep power central and not be biased.
How did Wolsey create greater accessibility in the courts?
Due to an overflow in cases in the star chamber, Wolsey created a side committee in 1519 which was specifically for the poor.
How did Star chamber hearings increase?
12 under Henry VII to 120 under Wolsey
How can it be argued that Wolsey didn’t tackle corruption?
He abused the system himself to pursue. vendettas, such as against Sir Amyas Paulet.
What is an example of the effectiveness of Wolsey’ policy>?
Earl of Northumberland was jailed in 1515 - shows how nobility were further scrutinised.
Who opposed Wolsey’s policies?
Common law judges who didnt want to recede power
COnservative scholars who questioned the legitimacy of equitable doctrines when it came to judiciary.
How did Wolse think about enclosure?
He thought that it was ruining village life.
HOw did Wolsey go about tackling enclosure?
began a national enquiry in 1517 into how much land had been enclosed and what the effects were
What were the consequences of Wolsey’s legal enquiries?
Cases were drawn up against landlords and 236 were arrested in the Court of Chancery.
How was Wolsey’s enclosure policy weakened?
He had to stop in 1523-1526 due to major complaints by landlords.
What two buildings did Wolsey promote the infrastructure of?
Hampton Court Palace, which he made into a magnificent palace
St Frideswide’s Priory
What was significant about St Frideswide’s priory?
As part of Wolsey’s policy to promote education, the priory was transformed into a grand cathedral with a collegiate church, which later housed Christ College following the Dissolution.
how did Wolsey reform tax?
Introduced a subsidy to replace the 15ths and 10ths tax which raised collection from 90,000 to 170,000
What was the purpose of the recoinage?
Wolsey undertook a recoinage in the late 1520s to deal with unemployment
What were the consequences of the recoinage?
Stimulated exports
Increased inflation
Whoa was the amicable grant
A forced loan in 1525 to raise money for escapades in France
What were the consequences of the amicable grant?
Henry didn’t raise as much as he wanted and struggled with revolt in Suffolk.
Why didn’t Wolsey like parliament + what were the affects of this?
he thought it was a place meant to criticise him
Meant that he only called it twice in 1515 and 1523
What was the purpose of the 1515 parliament?
Beg for forgiveness against the Hunne case
Man had refused to pay tax on dead young son, found hanging in cell
Blame was placed significantly on church leaders for being corrupt (they were lol)
What was parliament of 1523 for?
Raising money for war in France, unsuccessful due to his unpopularity.
What position in government did Wolsey reduce the power of?
1519
Privy Purse
Mostly kept under William of Compton
Also got rid of the groom of the stool.
Why did Wolsey not like the Privy Chamber?
They had equal wealth and influence to the cardinal
How did Wolsey resolve the issue of the privy chamber?
1526 Eltham Ordinances
What did the Eltham Ordinances of 1526 do?
reduced size from 12-6
Allocated tasks to each gentleman to increase the effectiveness of the court
Got rid of key advisors such as. Nicholas Carew.
