Changes to the Structure of Government (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What was the most important official position in Henry VIII's privy chamber?
What was the most important official position in Henry VIII's privy chamber?
Groom of the stool
How did the Privy Council emerge by 1537?
How did the Privy Council emerge by 1537?
Organically in response to 1536 crisis
How many councillors did Mary I have as 'working' councillors?
How many councillors did Mary I have as 'working' councillors?
19
What was 'ordinary revenue' for Tudor monarchs?
What was 'ordinary revenue' for Tudor monarchs?
Income from royal lands & rents
What happened to Wolsey's Amicable Grant in 1525?
What happened to Wolsey's Amicable Grant in 1525?
It caused rebellion & was withdrawn
Which of Cromwell's financial courts lasted beyond the Tudor period?
Which of Cromwell's financial courts lasted beyond the Tudor period?
Court of Wards and Liveries
What did Cromwell's 1536 legal reforms abolish?
What did Cromwell's 1536 legal reforms abolish?
Franchises where lords controlled courts
How many Star Chamber cases per year were heard under Wolsey?
How many Star Chamber cases per year were heard under Wolsey?
120
What concept did Cromwell introduce regarding parliament's role?
What concept did Cromwell introduce regarding parliament's role?
'King-in-parliament'
How often did Elizabeth's Privy Council meet by the 1590s?
How often did Elizabeth's Privy Council meet by the 1590s?
Nearly daily, sometimes twice a day