government 1530-47

Question 1

following the break with rome

Answer 1

Henry no longer had to ask the Pope’s permission when choosing bishops and other high-ranking officials

Question 2

Court of Augmentations

Answer 2

was established in 1536 to deal with income from the dissolution of the monasteries

crown income increased from £150,000-£300,000

Question 3

Geoffrey Elton’s “revolution in government”

Answer 3

has suggested that the business of government became less centred on the household - became more independent and bureaucratic

Question 4

Act of Union

Answer 4

1536 - Wales became incorporated into the English Legal and administrative system

Question 5

effect of Act of Union

Answer 5

Marcher Lordships were abolished and seven counties were established instead

Question 6

for the first time

Answer 6

, there was systematic Welsh representation in the Westminister Parliament

Question 7

law and order in Wales

Answer 7

efficiency of the judicial process improved

Council of Wales enforced English law