The Legacy of Henry VII

• What was the estimated amount of money Henry VII left upon his death?

  £300,000
• What was one unpopular mechanism used by Henry VII to extract money?

  Heavy taxation and fines
• What type of foreign policy did Henry VII maintain?

  A peaceful foreign policy
• How was the government structured under Henry VII?

  Through a conciliar form of government
• What impact did Henry VIII's aggressive foreign policy have on the money inherited from Henry VII?

  The money would vanish due to expenses
• What caused the conciliar form of government to disappear shortly after Henry VIII's reign began?

  The emergence of Thomas Wolsey as a focus
• When was the Council Learned in the Law abolished?

  January 1510
• What was the effect of abolishing the Council Learned in the Law?

  Cancellation of many bonds and recognizances
• Who were executed on 17th August 1510, and why was this significant?

  Empson and Dudley; it increased Henry's popularity
• How did Henry VIII ensure his popularity among the nobility and propertied classes?

  By executing Empson and Dudley