Government in Henry VIII's early and middle years 1509-40

What style of Government did Henry VIII like to have?

He liked having an overview of Government but leaving most of the mundane matters to others (e.g the Royal Council or his ministers).

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What did Henry VIII's desire for a male heir end up overhauling?

Parliament and Crown relations

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What did both Henry VII and Henry VIII use Parliament for (up to 1530)?

-granting extraordinary revenue to the Crown
-passing laws
-advising the monarch (thhough neither actually took up this offer)

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Prior to 1529, how many times did Henry VIII summon Parliament?

4 times, in 1510, 1512, 1515 and 1523.

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How did Wolsey feel about Parliament, and how did that affect how many times Parliament was called during his period of dominance (c1514-1529)?

Wolsey didn't like Parliament and only one was called in 1523.

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What was abolished in 1510?

Council Learned in Law

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How long did the 'Reformation' of Parliament last?

1523-1536

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Why did Parliament meet more frequently during the second half of Henry VIII's reign?

Cromwell was not reluctant to use Parliament like Wolsey was, and exploited its legislative abilities much more thoroughly.

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Why did governance by councils only last end after 1514 after just 5 years?

-VIII was sick of senior council's not supporting his war on France
-VIII was becoming more assertive
-VIII's associates reinforced his suspicions of the 'old guard'
-VIII impressed by Wolsey's organistion

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What did Wolsey manage?

-The Church
-Foreign relations
-The Legal System
-Domestic Policy
-Political decision-making

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What was the one area of Government outside of Wolsey's direct control before 1519?

The Privy Chamber

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Who did Henry VIII appoint as Gentlemen of the Privy Chamber to extend its role?

Young courtiers he liked/his 'minions'.

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Why did Wolsey try to neutralise the influence of the minions, and how did he go about doing this?

The minions distrusted Wolsey, so in 1519 he removed them and replace them with his supporters. Most of them returned though, and once again the Privy Chamber was out of Wolsey's control.

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