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1C The Tudors: England, 1485–1603

Henry VII's Councils and Government

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Recall questions on the Privy Council, the Council Learned in the Law, the Court of Star Chamber and his use of Parliament.

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Key term

What was the Council Learned in the Law?

Key term

What was the Court of Star Chamber and how did it operate?

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How did Henry VII use crown lands to increase revenue?

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  1. 1

    What was the Council Learned in the Law?

    Model answer

    A body that enforced financial obligations owed to the crown, particularly bonds and recognisances.

  2. 2

    What was the Privy Council under Henry VII?

    Model answer

    Henry VII's main advisory body, consisting of trusted nobles, churchmen, and lawyers who helped formulate policy.

  3. 3

    What was the Court of Star Chamber and how did it operate?

    Model answer

    A court that dealt with cases involving powerful subjects and maintained public order, operating without a jury.

  4. 4

    Why did Henry VII summon Parliament infrequently?

    Model answer

    He preferred financial independence and only called Parliament primarily to grant taxation and pass Acts of Attainder.

  5. 5

    How did Acts of Attainder benefit Henry VII?

    Model answer

    They allowed him to seize the lands and titles of those declared traitors, increasing crown revenue and punishing opponents.

  6. 6

    What were bonds and recognisances?

    Model answer

    Financial agreements requiring subjects to pay sums to the crown if they broke specified conditions, used to ensure loyalty.

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