Henry VII - Law and Order / Local Government Flashcards
1
Q
Where was magnate largely confined to?
A
North of England
2
Q
Who was murdered in 1489 which left henry without a great magnate to exercise power?
A
Earl of Northumberland
3
Q
Who did Henry VII release from the tower to rule the north?
A
Earl Of Surrey
4
Q
To ensure law and order at a local level who did Henry rely on?
A
Justices of the peace (JPs)
5
Q
Who were most JPs?
A
Local Gentry
6
Q
How many different types of courts were there?
A
7-
Church courts
Local courts
Manor Courts
Borough courts
Kings courts at county level
Kings common law courts
chancery and other equity courts
