Henry VII Society Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What’s the hierarchy of the clergy?
A
Church, archbishops, bishops, clergymen
2
Q
What’s the hierarchy of the nobility?
A
Gentry (provide armies for war), Yeomen (farmers who own land), merchants, labourers, beggars
3
Q
How many people were in the peerage (nobility)?
A
50-60
4
Q
How was Henry VII different than Edward IV?
A
Reluctant at to create new peerage titles - deeply distrustful
5
Q
What was Henry VII most important method for controlling the nobility?
A
Bonds and Recognizances
6
Q
What was Bastard feudalism?
A
The key to the nobility’s power - wealthy magnates recruited knights and gentlemen to serve them
7
Q
What did Henry VII do in attempts to curb Bastard Feudalism (‘retaining’)?
A
Have parliaments pass Acts in 1487-1504 against those who abused the system. E.g. Lord Bergavenney
