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  • Created on: 29-04-14 16:16
Henry the 7th
first tudor monarch who kept England in peace (Henry Tudor)
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Elizabeth (of the house of york)
married Henry to keep peace
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The act of Livery and Maintenance
banned private armies
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The court of the Star Chamber
Any baron who disobeyed the law (act of livery & maintenance) was brought to london. This court was made of members of the King's council. Barons who were found guilty were heavily fined.
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Court of Requests
set up in 1483 by Richard 3rd. Poor people could take their complaints here. Henry thought that a court where the poor could get legal help was a good idea.
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Parliament
to vote in new taxes (usually to pay for war) or to approve of new laws. Parliament was called on just 7 occasions between 1485 and 1509. This was also how Henry 8th used it to make up his Church
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Council of Marches
to keep Wales under control
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Justices of Peace
to look after law and order.
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Royal treasury
money to pay for wars and weapons etc.
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monastries
owned by monks, owned 1/4 of the land in england
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Farming
the main occupation in Tudor times. Most people grew enough food just for themselves until they began to ENCLOSE their land and join strips together to make fields. This made their farming far more efficient and they could produce more food to sell
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industry
grew during the Tudor period
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Henry 8th
ruled England (1509-1547)
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War of the roses
war between the houses of york and Lancaster for the crown of England
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Card 2

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Elizabeth (of the house of york)

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married Henry to keep peace

Card 3

Front

The act of Livery and Maintenance

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

The court of the Star Chamber

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Court of Requests

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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