Henry viii

• under the tudors the monarchs became more powerful
• Henry appointed administrators outside of aristocracy
• Henry passed laws that restricted the amount of retainers the nobles could have
• Henry undermined local authority by promoting men from humble origins
• Henry had two chief ministers during his reign that were from humble origins. Who were they?

  Thomas Wolsey and cromwell
• Henry fought many wars against France during his reign. He could only do this if the Nobles were willing to assemble their armies and bring them to fight under Henry's command
• the pilgrimage of grace was a religious rebellion during henrys' reign
• Henry relied o his nobles in distant parts of the country to represent the king and his authority
• who was the privy council made up of?

  the most powerful nobles in the country
• the House of Lords wielded the most influence in government matters
• Henry needed parliament during his reign due to money and religion
• what were the acts of attainder?

  parliament could decide that particular people were guilty of treason without the accused having a chance to defend themselves
• A wider range of people started to become part of the Political Nation during Henry's rule.
• Why were there little clashes between King and Parliament during Henry's reign?


  because mp's had been involved in decision making
• what was the break with Rome officially called?


  act of supremacy - 1534