The English Monarchy in 1603 (AQA A-Level History): Flashcards
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James I of England was previously king of...
James I of England was previously king of...
Scotland (as James VI)
Two key Tudor developments by 1603
Two key Tudor developments by 1603
Population growth & religious divisions
King-in-Parliament concept
King-in-Parliament concept
Monarch governing through Parliament
Highest form of English law
Highest form of English law
Statute (Act of Parliament)
Patronage system
Patronage system
Influence system: wealth/office for loyalty & support
Retaining practice
Retaining practice
Nobles keeping private military forces
Privy Council
Privy Council
Select group of advisers chosen & trusted by monarch
Political nation
Political nation
Those able to exercise political power & influence
3 factors expanding Parliament's role (1500s)
3 factors expanding Parliament's role (1500s)
Economic needs, Reformation, political awareness
Yeomen
Yeomen
Independent farmers owning & working their own land