Government Flashcards
(15 cards)
How many men attended the Council during Henry VII’s reign?
227
What was the Great Council?
The assembly of the House of Lords, unaccompanied by the House of Commons, which functioned to involve the nobility in diplomatic relations and national security, but convened infrequently.
Who headed the Council Learned?
Sir Reginald Bray
How many noble houses suffered financially due to the Council Learned?
46 of 62
In 1509, Dudley confessed to extracting money illegally in how many cases?
84
How many times did Henry VII call Parliament?
He called 7, and 5 occurred between 1485 and 1495, when he was dynastically weak.
What was the average number of Justices of the Peace per county?
18
What percentage of legislation passed during Henry’s reign served to increase the powers of JPs?
10%
What was annual income from Crown Lands in 1485 compared to 1509?
£12,000 in 1485 and £42,000 in 1509.
How much was promised to the King in Bonds and Recognisances between 1504 and 1507?
£200,000
How many noble houses granted bonds and recognisances to Henry during his reign?
36 of 62
How much did the Treaty of Etaples grant to Henry annually?
£5,000
How much did annual revenue from tonnage and poundage increase by throughout Henry’s reign?
From £34,000 to £38,000
How much did Henry acquire in extraordinary revenue?
£400,000
When did Parliament prohibit Henry from employing extraordinary taxation to increase revenue?
1504
