Henry VIII Government Flashcards
What was the explusion of the minions?
1519
How were the minions and why did Wolsey want to get rid of them?
A group of men who attended Henry, so long as this was the case, Wolsey would have limited control over the king
When was the Act of Resumption?
1515
What happened to much of the land regained by the crown during the act of resumption?
granted away at the beginning of Henry VIII’s reign
When were the Eltham Ordinances and what did they do?
1526, they would reduce the Gentlemen of the Bedchamber from 12 to 6
What was the result of the Eltham Ordinance?
Removed anti-Wolsey nobles and allowed Wolsey to remain the most influencial advisor
What happened to Wolsey in 1528
He was given a public dressing down by Henry after he refused to appoint a woman Henry had chosen as Abbess of Wilton
How much did Wolsey raise in direct taxes between 1513 and 1527?
£414,000
When was the subsidy introduced by Wolsey?
1513
What was the result of the introduction of the subsidy?
more money was raised than traditional 15ths and 10ths as it was a more accurate valuation of the taxpayers wealth
How much was raised by Wolsey’s forced loans 1522-3?
£260,000
When was the amicable grant?
1525
What was the reaction to the amicable grant?
a taxpayers strike and open rebellion in Suffolk
What did Wolsey do in terms of the Court of the Star Chmaber?
He increased the use of it, hearing 120 cases per year compared with just 12 previously
What did Wolsey increase the use of?
The Court of the Star Chamber and the Court of Chancery
