1597 Parliament (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards

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1597 Parliament
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Petition vs bill (1597 context)

Petition=request to monarch; bill=limits prerogative/changes law

MP who initiated 1597 monopolies debate

Francis Moore (November 1597)

What were monopolies (1597)

Exclusive Crown-granted rights for sole control of goods prod./sale

Three problems forming 1597 Parliament backdrop

War with Spain, Tyrone's rebellion (Ireland), economic hardship

MPs' chosen approach to monopolies issue (1597)

Petition to Elizabeth (not bill) - less confrontational

Elizabeth's promise to Commons (1597)

All monopoly licences would be examined

1597 Parliament's key significance

First time MPs openly criticised Elizabeth's policies

Taxation outcome in 1597 vs 1593

1597: much less opposition than 1593

What Elizabeth did after 1597 monopolies promise

Almost nothing; most patents not cancelled, new ones created

Result of broken 1597 promise by 1601

Commons' resentment grew; more extreme anger; most difficult reign

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