Society

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    • What were the key features of Tudor society?
      Structure of society included yeoman, labourers, vagrants, citizens, king, church, nobility, and archbishops.
    • What was the "great chain of being" in Tudor society?
      • A hierarchical structure ordered by God
      • Everyone was expected to recognize their place in society
      • Social status dominated society
    • What role did the church play in Tudor society?
      The church was powerful, preached obedience, and was an ally of the government.
    • How many nobles were there in Tudor England?
      Just over 50 nobles.
    • What is primogeniture?
      It is the inheritance rule where the oldest male inherits everything.
    • Why was the support of nobles important for the king?
      The king relied on noble support to maintain stability and could not act as a dictator.
    • What was the impact of the Black Death on social mobility?
      It led to increased social mobility due to economic pressures.
    • What were the main social classes in Tudor society?
      • Nobility
      • Gentry
      • Merchants
      • Commoners
      • Yeomen and artisans
      • Labourers
      • Vagrants and beggars
    • What was the role of the monarch in Tudor society?
      The monarch ruled by a constitution and directed domestic, religious, and foreign policies.
    • How many men made up the peerage during Henry VII's reign?
      There were around 50-60 men who made up the peerage.
    • Why was Henry VII reluctant to promote people into the peerage?
      He was cautious about increasing the number of nobles.
    • Who was created Earl of Derby in October 1485?
      Thomas Stanley was created Earl of Derby.
    • What was the consequence of Henry VII's laws against illegal retaining?
      Individuals caught illegally retaining faced fines, such as £5 per illegal retainer per month.
    • What was the fine imposed on Lord Burgavenny for illegal retaining?
      He was fined £70,550 but was later leniently fined £5,000 payable over 10 years.
    • What was the church's influence in local communities?
      The church provided support for the poor, medical assistance, and religious services.
    • Who were John Morton and Richard Fox?
      They were churchmen appointed by Henry for their administrative abilities.
    • What was the role of the gentry in Tudor society?
      The gentry were below the nobility and owned significant land, influencing local governance.
    • How many knights were there in England in 1490?
      There were around 500 knights.
    • Who made up the majority of the population in Tudor England?
      Labourers made up the majority of the population.
    • What was the role of yeomen and artisans in Tudor society?
      They were important for their skills in crafts and farming.
    • What were the regional divides in Tudor society?
      • Londoners viewed Northerners as inferior
      • Northerners viewed Southerners as overly rich
      • Local government carried out justice at the county level
      • Distinct languages and customs, e.g., Cornish in Cornwall
    • What was the status of vagrants and beggars in Tudor society?
      They were at the bottom of the social order and seen as a threat to law and order.
    • What was the 'middling sort' in Tudor society?
      It included lawyers and educated individuals.
    • What was the Council of the North?
      It was established to counter the influence of Northern Earls.
    • What was the role of JPs under Henry VII?
      JPs became significant administrative agents, tackling crime locally.
    • What were the duties of JPs during Henry VII's reign?
      • Checking jury suitability
      • Reviewing inquests by sheriffs
      • Regulating alehouses
      • Investigating tax collector complaints
      • Enforcing vagrancy laws
      • Trying lesser crimes and felonies
    • Who was appointed to the Council of the North after Henry Percy's murder?
      Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, was appointed.
    • What were the conclusions about society in Henry VII's England?
      • Society was shaped by the feudal system
      • Distinct regional divides existed
      • The north was governed by the Council of the North
      • Wales was run by the Council of Wales
      • Henry relied on JPs and nobles for law and order
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