Tudor history How able was Richard as king? 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryBritish monarchy - Tudors and StuartsASAll boards Created by: MollyCreated on: 11-01-15 16:39 What was the age called in which Richard inherited the throne? Personal Monarchy 1 of 11 What did this mean? That the country had the capacity to either prosper or fail based on his leadership abilities 2 of 11 What were his initial concerns? 1) Outlaw corruption 2) Restore peace 3) Reform the legal system 4) Royal progress 3 of 11 What was Richard prepared to do in order to achieve these goals? (3 key words) retain, reward and innovate 4 of 11 How many of Edward's 54 councillors were retained for Richard's council? 24 5 of 11 What powers did he grant the council of the North from July 1484? to rule the region in his abscence 6 of 11 Who was the first president? John de la Pole, Earl of Lincoln 7 of 11 What 'new body' did Richard start up? The council of Requests and Supplications 8 of 11 What was this body intended for? To deal with the plights of poor people in search of justice 9 of 11 What 3 areas did he look at in attempt to pursue a policy of financial stability? Retrenchment, Re-endownment & advocating a policy of strict punishment alongside reward and responsibility to deal with 'overmighty' subjects 10 of 11 He is known for having brought a degree of s? & e? to the collection of Royal revenue? Stability & efficiency 11 of 11
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