Parliament Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What proof was there that there was conflict in parl?
A
-1566 angered by succession discussions
-1576 P Wentworth imprisoned for demanding freedom of speech
-1601 Parl successfully refused to grant taxes for war against Spn unless agreed to withdraw licences
2
Q
Evidence against conflict
A
-Only laws with unintended consequences vetoed
3
Q
What did the Book of Rates do?
A
Increased income from custom duties
4
Q
How much were crown lands sold for?
A
£800k
5
Q
How did she control expenditure?
A
underpaid officials and delayed appointment of bishops
