Charles I: Personal Rule and Political Breakdown, 1629–40 (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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What local officials did the Privy Council appoint to control local government?
What local officials did the Privy Council appoint to control local government?
Lords Lieutenant and JPs
What year were the Books of Orders issued to local government?
What year were the Books of Orders issued to local government?
1631
What nickname did Wentworth and Laud earn for their approach to governance?
What nickname did Wentworth and Laud earn for their approach to governance?
'Thorough'
What phrase expressed Laud's vision for churches?
What phrase expressed Laud's vision for churches?
'the beauty of holiness'
Which bishop became Lord Treasurer in 1635?
Which bishop became Lord Treasurer in 1635?
William Juxon
When was Laud executed as a traitor?
When was Laud executed as a traitor?
January 1645
Under what authority did prerogative courts operate?
Under what authority did prerogative courts operate?
Royal authority not common law
After what year did Books of Orders efficiency begin declining?
After what year did Books of Orders efficiency begin declining?
1635
How did Henrietta Maria's influence compare to Buckingham's?
How did Henrietta Maria's influence compare to Buckingham's?
Never matched his influence
When were prerogative courts abolished and not restored?
When were prerogative courts abolished and not restored?
Abolished 1641, not restored 1660