Tudor Government
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- Created on: 21-01-19 20:09
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- Tudor Government
- Methods of control
- Henry VII wanted to limit the power of nobles whilst also keeping them loyal. This was done by:
- 1) All decisions were made in the royal court
- 2) The Star Chamber punished disloyal nobles
- 3) Rewarded loyal nobles (patronage)
- 4) Avoided foreign wars- built up wealth
- 5) Promoted members of the gentry
- Henry VII wanted to limit the power of nobles whilst also keeping them loyal. This was done by:
- Parliament
- Only summoned when needed by the monarch
- Monarch didn't attend- Henry VII relied on close allies (Eg Duke of Norfolk)
- House of Lords- 50 bishops and great nobles
- House of Commons- 300-350 gentry
- Parliament became important under Henry VIII for a few reasons:
- Henry needed more money (through taxation) to fund his wars with France and Scotland
- Henry needed Parliament's support for his religious changes
- How Henry VIII extended his power as King
- Didn't rely on nobles; promoted ordinary men to positions of power
- Cardinal Wolsey- Son of a blacksmith but became the Lord Chancellor (1515). Spread taxes more fairly, reformed justice system, etc. Lost power when he couldn't get Henry a divorce
- Reduced number of retainers (men nobles called to fight)
- Didn't rely on nobles; promoted ordinary men to positions of power
- There was a wider range of people (ie gentry) that became part of the political nation so there was more cooperation between the monarch and parliament
- Only summoned when needed by the monarch
- How Henry VIII extended his power as King
- Didn't rely on nobles; promoted ordinary men to positions of power
- Cardinal Wolsey- Son of a blacksmith but became the Lord Chancellor (1515). Spread taxes more fairly, reformed justice system, etc. Lost power when he couldn't get Henry a divorce
- Reduced number of retainers (men nobles called to fight)
- Didn't rely on nobles; promoted ordinary men to positions of power
- Elizabeth I
- Elizabeth I had a good relationship with parliament
- Parliament
- Only summoned when needed by the monarch
- Monarch didn't attend- Henry VII relied on close allies (Eg Duke of Norfolk)
- House of Lords- 50 bishops and great nobles
- House of Commons- 300-350 gentry
- Parliament became important under Henry VIII for a few reasons:
- Henry needed more money (through taxation) to fund his wars with France and Scotland
- Henry needed Parliament's support for his religious changes
- There was a wider range of people (ie gentry) that became part of the political nation so there was more cooperation between the monarch and parliament
- Only summoned when needed by the monarch
- Parliament
- Good relations with the nobles was important, she had advisers in the north and the Privy council was the most important. Elizabeth I kept the Star Chamber, and relied on nobles for war.
- Challenges:
- Elizabeth I didn't criticise her Catholic sister too much so the transition between monarch would be smooth.
- She tried to find a 'middle ground' between religions
- Plots and rebellions were an issue- ie Mary Queen of Scots
- Elizabth I never married and so had no heir
- Elizabeth I had a good relationship with parliament
- Importance of the nobles
- Henry needed nobles ton provide armies for his wars
- Noblemen helped in rebellions (ie Pilgrimage of Grace)
- Nobles were used for the king to communicate with the people
- Privy council was important
- Good relations with the nobles was important, she had advisers in the north and the Privy council was the most important. Elizabeth I kept the Star Chamber, and relied on nobles for war.
- Methods of control
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