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1
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What were the 3 main functions of Henry VII’s government?

A

To advise the King
To administer the realm on the King’s behalf
To make legal judgements

2
Q

What was the function of the Council Learned?

A

To exploit the King’s prerogative rights?

3
Q

Who were the two men mainly associated with the Council Learned?

A

Richard Empson and Edmund Dudley

4
Q

What was the function of The Chamber?

A

Used for holding audiences and public dining. It was the centre of court communications and court patronage

5
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What was the function of the Privy Chamber?

A

The Kings private headquarters. Used for work and leisure.

6
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What were the two functions of Parliament?

A

To pass laws and grant taxation to the crown

7
Q

How many Parliaments did Henry VII call in his reign?

A

7

8
Q

What was extraordinary revenue?

A

Money raised by the King from additional sources as one off payments when he needed extra money. Made up of Parliamentary grants and loans

9
Q

How did the King hope to maintain authority throughout the country?

A

Relied on well-placed nobles to exercise authority on his behalf

10
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What were bonds and recognizances?

A

Legal documents binding an individual to another to perform an action or forfeit a specified sum of money if not

11
Q

What’s were JP’s responsible for under Henry VII? [3]

A

Tax Assessments
Investigating complaints against local officials
Maintenance of law and order

12
Q

Why did income from Crown lands drop to around £12,000 at the start of Henry VII’s reign?

A

Due to the collection and administration by the inefficient court of Exchequer

13
Q

After Henry changed his system of financial administration to through the Chamber, what was his income per year?

A

£42,000

14
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What was feudal aid?

A

The Crown imposing a tax on their tenants for the knighting of their eldest son, the marriage of their eldest daughter.

15
Q

In the Treaty of Etaples in 1492, what pension did the French agree to pay to England?

A

£5000 PA

16
Q

Between 1504 and 1507, how much money was promised to the King through bonds?

A

£200,000

17
Q

How much inheritance did Henry leave to Henry in plate and jewels, and cash?

A

£300,000 in plates and jewels, £10000 in cash