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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.
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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
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What role did the church play in Tudor society?
The church was powerful, preached obedience, and was an ally of the
government
.
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How many nobles were there in Tudor England?
Just over
50
nobles.
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What is primogeniture?
It is the
inheritance
rule where the
oldest
male
inherits
everything.
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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
.
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What was the impact of the Black Death on social mobility?
It led to increased social mobility due to
economic pressures
.
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What were the main social classes in Tudor society?
Nobility
Gentry
Merchants
Commoners
Yeomen and artisans
Labourers
Vagrants and beggars
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What was the role of the monarch in Tudor society?
The monarch ruled by a
constitution
and directed domestic, religious, and foreign policies.
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How many men made up the peerage during Henry VII's reign?
There were around
50-60
men who made up the peerage.
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Why was Henry VII reluctant to promote people into the peerage?
He was cautious about increasing the number of
nobles
.
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Who was created Earl of Derby in October 1485?
Thomas Stanley
was created Earl of Derby.
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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.
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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.
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What was the church's influence in local communities?
The church provided support for the
poor
,
medical
assistance, and religious services.
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Who were John Morton and Richard Fox?
They were churchmen appointed by
Henry
for their administrative abilities.
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What was the role of the gentry in Tudor society?
The gentry were below the
nobility
and owned significant land, influencing local governance.
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How many knights were there in England in 1490?
There were around
500
knights.
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Who made up the majority of the population in Tudor England?
Labourers
made up the majority of the population.
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What was the role of yeomen and artisans in Tudor society?
They
were
important
for
their
skills
in
crafts
and
farming.
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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
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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.
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What was the 'middling sort' in Tudor society?
It included
lawyers
and
educated
individuals.
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What was the Council of the North?
It was established to counter the influence of
Northern Earls
.
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What was the role of JPs under Henry VII?
JPs became significant
administrative
agents, tackling crime locally.
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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
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Who was appointed to the Council of the North after Henry Percy's murder?
Thomas Howard
,
Earl of Surrey
, was appointed.
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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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