Wolsey governement

Question 1

Justice

Answer 1

Star Chamber- allowed poorer people to gain justice despite lack of money, worked against enclosures
limited value as was too popular, therefore cases took too long to resolve

Question 2

Eltham ordinances

Answer 2

pushes through a reduction in court members, opposition such as Groom of the stool removed , Wolsey also attempted to remove Henry’s minions from privy chamber to maintain strong influence but failed

Question 3

Finances

Answer 3

Amicable grant 1525, very unpopular leading to rebellion which Henry had to then remove the grant
Done by Wolsey without consulting parliament