Measures to secure his throne (OCR A-Level History A): Flashcards
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Henry VII's purpose for using royal government
Henry VII's purpose for using royal government
Secure his throne
Regions where Henry VII had strongest control
Regions where Henry VII had strongest control
South and east of England
What council controlled Wales under Henry VII?
What council controlled Wales under Henry VII?
Council of Wales
Who were Justices of the Peace (JPs)
Who were Justices of the Peace (JPs)
Local gentry seeking advancement
JPs' main role at local level
JPs' main role at local level
Maintain law and order in countryside
Powers granted to JPs by Parliament
Powers granted to JPs by Parliament
Assess tax, regulate alehouses, investigate complaints, maintain law & order
How Parliament helped Henry VII after Bosworth
How Parliament helped Henry VII after Bosworth
Acts of Attainder
What Parliament granted Henry VII for life
What Parliament granted Henry VII for life
Customs duty
Year and effect of Act of Resumption
Year and effect of Act of Resumption
1486 - returned lands to Crown
Lands returned under Act of Resumption (from when)
Lands returned under Act of Resumption (from when)
Those granted away since 1455
Why Henry VII used different regional systems
Why Henry VII used different regional systems
Needed cooperation of local noblemen