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• What important support did the Church provide to Henry during his reign?

  The Church gave Henry important support during the reign.
• How did the Pope support Henry's title and marriage?

  The Pope backed Henry’s title and marriage, maintaining good relations throughout his reign.
• What did Pope Innocent VIII present to Henry?

  Pope Innocent VIII presented Henry with a golden rose.
• What special permission did Pope Julius II grant to Henry?

  Pope Julius II gave special permission for Prince Henry to marry his sister-in-law, Catherine of Aragon.
• Who controlled appointments to senior church posts during Henry's reign?

  The king controlled all appointments to senior church posts and other elements of church patronage.
• What role did bishops play during Henry's reign?


  Bishops were used as administrators, and most were lawyers rather than theologians.
• Who was Fox of Winchester and what was his role?

  Fox of Winchester was Keeper of the Privy Seal and did extensive work in administration and diplomacy.
• What positions did Morton hold during Henry's reign?


  Morton was Archbishop of Canterbury, Chancellor of England, and appointed a Cardinal by the Pope.
• What did the Bishop of Lincoln petition the king for?

  The Bishop of Lincoln petitioned the king in vain to leave his royal duties in the Welsh Marches and return to his see.
• What was the benefit of clergy during Henry's reign?

  Men who claimed they were clergy were tried in Church courts and might hope for a more lenient sentence.
• What change did Henry introduce regarding the definition of a clergyman?

  Henry introduced a new statute tightening up the definition of a clergyman to restrict the privilege of benefit of clergy.
• What was the right of sanctuary during Henry's reign?

  Men could claim the right of sanctuary if they entered a church and could temporarily avoid arrest.
• How did Henry change the right of sanctuary in cases of treason?


  Henry ruled that in cases of treason, the right of sanctuary could no longer be exercised.
• What happened to the Stafford brothers in 1486?

  The Stafford brothers were arrested in church in 1486.
• How did Henry view the regional influence of nobles?

  He was content to allow the nobles their regional influence if they were loyal to him and stayed within the law.
• What was the status of the nobility in government and the court during Henry's reign?

  The nobility was largely excluded from government and the court.
• How did Henry VII utilize Justices of the Peace (JPs)?

  Henry VII used JPs on a large, nationwide scale, appointing them for every shire to serve for a year at a time.
• What was the chief task of Justices of the Peace (JPs)?

  Their chief task was to see that the laws of the country were obeyed in their area.
• How did the powers and numbers of Justices of the Peace (JPs) change during the time of the Tudors?

  The powers and numbers of JPs steadily increased during the time of the Tudors.