Henry VIII - Early government Flashcards
Describe Henry VIII’s style of government?
Henry liked to have an overview of government however he was happy to let others to do the mundane work for him.
What was the role of Parliament before 1530?
The was little to suggest that the role of Parliament differed from his father ( continuity ). Its two main functions remained: to grant extraordinary revenue to the crown and to pass laws. Before 1529, Henry only summoned Parliaments in 1510, 1512, 1515 and 1523.
What were the two roles of Parliament between 1509 and 1529?
To grant extraordinary revenue to the Crown
To pass laws
How many times did Henry VIII summon Parliament between 1509 and 1529.
Four times
When was Thomas Wolsey the dominant figure in government?
1514 - 1529
How many times was Parliament called during Thomas Wolsey’s period of dominance in government?
Once in 1523
Parliament was first called in 1510, what was the purpose of this?
To abolish the Council Learned in the Law.
What was the purpose of Parliament between 1512 and 1514?
To provide extraordinary revenue for the invasions of France and Scotland
To pass laws ( The Anticlerical Act restricting benefit of clergy )
What was the role of Parliament in 1515?
The Act restricting the benefit of the clergy was not renewed
Between 1509 and 1514, a conciliar approach was adopted to government, what does this entail?
A conciliar government is one in which decisions are made by a council, ( continuity from his father)
Why did the conciliar approach to government end in 1514?
- Henry became disenchanted with the reluctance of some of his fathers senior councillors to support a war with France.
- As he became more attuned to governing, he became increasingly his own man by asserting his undoubted right to control decision making
Give a reason why Wolsey emerged as a leading political figure after 1514?
He had the ability to give the King what he desired.
