However, he emphasised that ‘the supreme power and authority of the imperial parliament is to remain unimpaired and unchallenged.’ He made clear strict provisions that were to be imposed on the new Irish government and its continued connection to the British Parliament and Crown. It had been proposed before the Third Home Rule Bill was drawn up that Ulster counties could have the option to opt out of Home Rule, however the Liberals insisted that no special provision was to be made for Ulster. This was made clear even though Asquith knew that Unionist MP’s outnumbered Home Rule MP’s by 17 to 16 in Ulster. He stated ‘we cannot admit…the right of…a relatively small minority…to veto the verdict
Namely Cromwell and Cranmer played important roles, and overall I agree with the view that the decisive influence in shaping the reformation was Thomas Cromwell due to his closeness to the king and willingness to entirely devote his time and resources into the reformation. The feeling in Source 7 is that Cromwell played an important role in swaying the mind of the king against the clergy, and into reformation. In his ‘supplication against the ordinaries’ Cromwell attacks the clergy saying they make laws without Henry, some of which “clash with the laws off your kingdom”. Here Cromwell might be referring to the law of preamunire, which forbade the following of a foreign law over that of the kings. His influence over the king on this matter could then be shown to have an effect where in the early 1530’s Henry went on to charge all the Clergy with preamunire, and threatened a few with death.
How did Cromwell help to develop a Tudor state? Thomas Cromwell, the chief minister for Henry VIII from 1533 to 1540 was a ruthless politician, who some historians believe to have caused a ‘revolution in government.’ However, other historians believe that the developments of the Tudor state were not due to Cromwell’s farsighted planning, but other factors. To answer the question, we first must identify the components of the Tudor state, and how Cromwell influenced and changed these areas. Perhaps the foremost part of the Tudor State, the Government, underwent a significant change, mostly due to the Royal Supremacy over Church carried out by Cromwell. He was familiar with Lutheran and humanist ideals, and as a lawyer he had the capabilities to carry out his ideological reforms in Parliament.
Devolution has always been a widely debated topic, with many arguments both for and against. Many people believe that devolution would allow for more efficient governing and better representation of the people. It was also believed that a regional government would receive greater loyalty from the people. However, some argued that devolution would ultimately lead to the break-up of the United Kingdom. The expense of creating a Scottish Parliament also raised some criticism, and the West Lothian Question was also a major issue.
"These fertile plains, that soften'd vale, Were once the birthright of the Gael; The stranger came with iron hand, And from our fathers reft the land." Sir Walter Scott. Lady of the Lake The period of conflict between England and Scotland from the Middle Ages to the accession to the throne of the first Scottish King James I in 1603 can be rooted in three ways. The border between the two countries was highly disputable and frequently contested which made battles and skirmishes more frequent, which lead to the relationship bitter and hate filled. The Auld Alliance whose spirit predated its signing in 1296 was an irritation to the English for much of the Medieval era.
The marriage of Princess Margaret and James VI of Scotland was imperative in the signing of the Treaty of Perpetual Peace. Scotland and England were historic enemies and many English kings had led campaigns against Scotland. However, Henry VII sought peace with Scotland in the Treaty of
This tells us the Irish believe they own the soil because it was theirs before the English invaded. They then go on to say they want ‘universal suffrage’ which means they want everyone to have the vote not just Protestants. They end the issue by saying ‘We declare also in favour of absolute liberty of conscience and complete separation of church and state’. This tells us they want to get rid of the Monarchy and have a Prime Minister it also tells us they don’t want a united church but instead an independent church. They agree religion is a big obstacle in the Irish National problem but they suggest that land is a bigger obstacle.
By 1536 the Royal Supremacy in church and state was established and widely accepted, allowing Henry to exert his power more thoroughly, and ultimately creating a revolutions the king could take full control of the kingdom. Although Cranmer took the lead in theological debates, it was in fact Cromwell who shaped the new church. In 1536 Cromwell was appointed Vicegerent in Spiritual, and along with introducing his Protestant ideas, which further undermined the respect for the papacy and helped to justify the break with Rome. Cromwell’s careful follow-on of events, such as the valor ecclesiasticus and, ultimately, the break with Rome,was vital in the construction of Henry as the centre of both Church and Country, ultimately showing that Cromwell was more than significant in creating a revolution in the way of Tudor government. Administrative changes also played a role in the creation of the new government, and Cromwell was the man behind many of these, seeking to reform and
The Thirty Years War was fought mainly upon the precepts of religious tensions and disagreements. There were however, significant political changes throughout Europe that were initiated by the war. For the most part, however, these changes were not seen until the conclusion of the Thirty Years War in 1648. There were other consequence seen throughout Europe such as a weakened economy, population decline, and property damage. The major players in the Thirty Years War were the geographic areas of present day Germany, Spain, France, Sweden, and Denmark.
For many years there has been a tense conflict in Northern Ireland between the Unionists and the Nationalists. The disagreement is over whether Ireland should be one nation ruled by its own government or whether Northern Ireland should be separate and governed by the British. Both of these groups have beliefs that they fight for passionately and the opinions that they hold have been formed from events in history and of the recent decades. Currently, the Republic of Ireland is an independent country which has its own parliament and government in Dublin and the north of Ireland is part of the United Kingdom and ruled by the British government. However, the way Ireland has been ruled over the past centuries has changed numerously.