2.6.1 Contributions to English Governance

• The Angevin kings Henry II, Richard I, and John expanded royal power and administrative structures
• Match the Angevin king with their contributions to English governance:

  Henry II ↔️ Established royal courts and the assize system

  Richard I ↔️ Utilized royal seals and delegated roles

  John ↔️ Laid the groundwork for the Magna Carta
• Steps in the standardized legal procedures introduced by the assize system:

  1️⃣ Judges visit regions

  2️⃣ Royal justice is mandated for serious crimes

  3️⃣ Consistency is ensured across regions
• Common law is based on precedent and court decisions to ensure uniformity in rulings.
• The Great Exchequer was a centralized financial system for revenue collection and accounting
• What role did sheriffs play in the Angevin administration?

  Royal officials enforcing laws
• Royal seals were used to authenticate official decrees and charters.
• Delegated roles under the Angevin kings led to more specialized and efficient governance
• Contributions of Henry II to English governance:

  1️⃣ Established royal courts

  2️⃣ Introduced the assize system

  3️⃣ Enhanced royal finances
• Match the Angevin king with their primary focus or contribution:

  Richard I ↔️ Raising funds for crusades

  John ↔️ Strengthening royal prerogative
• What document laid the groundwork for limiting royal authority under King John?

  Magna Carta
• Henry II's reforms included establishing royal courts and the assize system.
• Richard I focused on raising funds for crusades and delegated administrative roles to trusted officials.
• Order the key aspects of Henry II's legal reforms:

  1️⃣ Establishment of royal courts

  2️⃣ Introduction of the assize system

  3️⃣ Development of common law
• What was the purpose of the Great Exchequer under the Angevin kings?

  Revenue collection and accounting
• The Angevin kings used royal seals to authenticate official documents
• The Great Exchequer centralized financial activities under royal control.
• What did the delegation of roles under the Angevin kings lead to?

  More specialized governance
• The Angevin kings strengthened centralized governance through improvements in financial management.
• What was the Great Exchequer and its primary purpose under the Angevin kings?

  Centralized financial system
• The Great Exchequer centralized all financial activities under royal control
• Match the Angevin king with their key methods for centralizing power:

  Henry II ↔️ Established royal courts and the assize system

  Richard I ↔️ Relied on royal seals and delegated authority

  John ↔️ Strengthened royal prerogative but faced challenges
• Arrange the key legal reforms of the Angevin kings in chronological order:

  1️⃣ Establishment of royal courts

  2️⃣ Introduction of the assize system

  3️⃣ Development of common law
• The assize system mandated judges to visit regions regularly as directed by the Assize of Clarendon.
• Common law is based on precedent and court decisions
• What were the two types of centralized royal courts established by the Angevin kings?

  King's Bench and Common Pleas
• Match the administrative innovation with its description under the Angevin kings:

  Great Exchequer ↔️ Centralized financial system

  Royal Seals ↔️ Standardized communication

  Delegated Roles ↔️ Specialized governance by trusted officials
• The Great Exchequer ensured fiscal transparency through standardized record-keeping and audits.
• What were the responsibilities of sheriffs under the Angevin kings?

  Local administration and law enforcement
• Henry II established royal courts like the King's Bench and Common Pleas
• The Angevin kings' legal reforms ensured consistency and predictability in the judicial system.
• Who convened what is regarded as the first true Parliament in 1265?

  Simon de Montfort
• Match the period with the key event in the development of Parliament:

  Henry III ↔️ Development of representative assemblies

  Simon de Montfort ↔️ First true Parliament (1265)

  Edward I ↔️ Model Parliament (1295)
• The Angevin kings introduced regular taxation through the Great Exchequer
• The Angevin legal reforms eliminated all local customs and traditions.

  False
• What were the three Angevin kings who impacted English governance?

  Henry II, Richard I, John
• Arrange Henry II's legal and judicial reforms in order of their impact:

  1️⃣ Royal Courts

  2️⃣ Assize System

  3️⃣ Common Law
• The Great Exchequer enhanced auditing to prevent corruption
• Delegated roles under the Angevin kings led to more specialized governance and improved efficiency.
• What administrative changes did the Angevin kings introduce to English governance?

  Centralized and streamlined systems