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1
Q

What 2 main functions of Parliament remained early in Henry V111’s reign?

A
  • to grant extraordinary finances

- pass laws

2
Q

Before 1529 how many times had Henry summoned Parliament?

A

4

3
Q

Who was Henry’s first minister?

A

Wolsey

4
Q

How many parliaments were called during Wolsey’s period of dominance (1514-1529)?

A

1 in 1523

5
Q

Why was only Parliament summoned once during Wolsey’s period of dominance between 1514-1529?

A

As Wolsey regarded Parliament with some distaste

6
Q

Why was Parliament summoned in 1510?

A

to abolish the Council Learned

7
Q

Why was Parliament summoned in 1512 and 1523?

A

1512-to provide extraordinary revenue for the invasion of France and Scotland
1523-Invasion of France

8
Q

During Henry V111’s reign why did governance via councils break down for the first time?

A

because of conflict between the kings own impulsive personality and the more conservative councillors

9
Q

From what period did councillor government last in Henry V111’s reign?

A

1509-1514

10
Q

What 4 factors helped to bring the councillor government to an end?

A
  • his fathers senior councillors did not support a war with France
  • As he became more attuned to governing he became increasingly his own man asserting his undoubted right to rule
  • Henry surrounded himself with like-minded young courtiers
  • he was impressed by the skills of Wolsey and his effective management of the French campaign
11
Q

What were Wolsey’s 3 main concerns within government?

A
  • the legal system
  • the formulation of domestic policy
  • political decision making
12
Q

From what year had Wolsey previously had no immediate control over the Privy Chamber?

A

1519

13
Q

Who were Henry V111’s “minions”?

A

a group of young courtiers who enjoyed Henry’s personal favour

14
Q

Who did Henry V111’s minions become?

A

the Gentlemen of Privy Chamber

15
Q

How did Wolsey secure the removal of the minions in 1519?

A

through replacing them with his own supporters