Ministors Flashcards
(32 cards)
What significant reform did Cromwell implement regarding the Privy Council?
Reduced the Privy Council from 70 to 20
This reform aimed for more efficiency and professionalism within the government.
What specialist court did Cromwell create to handle monastic wealth?
Court of Augmentations
This court was part of Cromwell’s broader reforms during the dissolution of the monasteries.
How did Cromwell utilize Parliament in relation to royal supremacy laws?
Used Parliament more than any minister before
This included passing laws during the Reformation Parliament.
What key act did Cromwell architect that was pivotal in the Break with Rome?
Act of Supremacy (1534)
This act declared the king as the Supreme Head of the Church of England.
What was the period of the Dissolution of the Monasteries?
1536–40
This period marked a fundamental change in England’s religious landscape.
What document did Cromwell produce in 1536 that encouraged the use of the English Bible?
Ten Articles
This document was part of an early Protestant push in England.
What were the Acts of Union and when were they overseen by Cromwell?
Acts of Union (1536 & 1543)
These acts integrated Wales into the English legal-political system.
What significant change did Cromwell create in the religious structure of England?
Created a national church, independent from Rome
This was a key aspect of the Protestant Reformation in England.
What was a major downside of Cromwell’s rapid reforms?
Backlash (e.g. Pilgrimage of Grace)
The speed and nature of changes led to significant public dissent.
In what year was Cromwell executed?
1540
His execution marked the end of many of his reforms.
What was Cecil’s primary goal as a government official?
Stability, not reform
He aimed to maintain control rather than initiate major changes.
How long did Cecil work with Elizabeth I?
Over 40 years
His long tenure allowed him to significantly influence Elizabethan politics.
What significant policy did Cecil help construct in 1559?
Elizabethan Settlement
This was a compromise between Catholicism and Protestantism.
What was one of Cecil’s strategies for maintaining religious peace?
Used propaganda and moderate policy
This approach aimed to win support in a divided country.
What did Cecil do to secure the Scottish Reformation?
Expelled French troops from Scotland
This action helped solidify Protestant influence in Scotland.
What intelligence network did Cecil build?
An intelligence network to detect Catholic threats
This was a response to plots against Elizabeth, such as the Babington Plot.
What significant action did Cecil persuade Elizabeth to take in 1587?
Execute Mary, Queen of Scots
This decision was pivotal in eliminating a major Catholic threat.
True or False: Cecil was known for being revolutionary in his approach.
False
His focus was on stability rather than initiating major reforms.
What phrase describes Cecil’s approach to change?
Let sleeping dogs lie
This reflects his deliberate avoidance of major change.
What position did Wolsey hold in 1515?
He became Lord Chancellor and was called the ‘Alter Rex’ due to his dominance.
How long did Wolsey serve as a minister?
He was the longest-serving minister of the Tudors for 14 years, showing Henry VIII’s trust in him.
What were the Eltham Ordinances?
Proposed in 1526 to reform court finances and reduce corruption, but never enforced.
What was the purpose of expanding the Star Chamber?
To provide fairer justice, especially for the poor, and to attack the nobility.
What was the Subsidy tax?
A tax introduced based on income rather than property, making it more progressive and accurate.
