Thus Charles was only able to effectively finance his government during the initial years of his personal rule, however as resentment grew towards his governance it had a direct impact on his ability to run and finance his regime. Thus resentment and ability to finance are symbiotically conjoined. During the primal years of Charles’s personal
‘Do you agree with the view that, in his years as Lord Chancellor, Wolsey strengthened Henry VIII's control of his kingdom?’ From sources 4, 5 and 6, one could argue that Wolsey did strengthen Henry VIII’s control of his kingdom. Sources 4 and 6 suggest that despite Wolsey’s fall from government, he still do further strengthen Henry’s control of his kingdom and did not utilise his time in government to make mistakes and short comings, however Source 5 disagrees and suggests Wolsey utilised his time in government to exploit his position and punish nobles. Source 4 strongly argues that Wolsey strengthened Henry’s control of his kingdom during the time in which Wolsey had the position to do so. This is shown in the source material as it states: ‘I never saw this kingdom in better order, quietness and obedience than it was in the time of his authority’ – This shows that George Cavendish, Wolsey’s servant, observed that during the time in which Wolsey influenced the country through his position, the country was orderly, quit and obedient. This supports the view that Wolsey strengthened Henry’s control of his kingdom as it shows a firsthand view that Wolsey was able to secure order and peace during his rule as Cavendish saw ‘order, quietness and obedience’.
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.
How far do you agree that the role and influence of Parliament increased steadily throughout the years 1485-1603? Tudor Parliaments were an essential aspect of English government and administration in the Tudor period. Parliament was needed by the monarch in order to pass legislation, to secure the power of the monarch, to be a point of contact between the Crown and nation and most importantly for finance by raising money through taxation in exceptional circumstances for example in times of war. However it can be argued that the role and influence of Parliament was limited at this time due to a number of factors; The most important being the monarch had the royal prerogative and power over Parliament as they chose when Parliament was called, prorogued and was dissolved. The monarch also decided what Parliament discussed.
Politicians were workmen worthy of their hire. However, even if altruistic disinterest was discarded as impractical, the concept of virtue was democratized. The new government of the early 19th century carried forward the belief that “Without virtue and self sacrifice the republic would fall apart.” The second great awakening in the first half of the 19th century sought to establish morality on a broad scale. Being good was no longer the special province of the aristocracy. Good governance depended upon it.
This is the first calling of “Parliament.” This is significant because the “Parliament is comprised of the Nobles and elected Knights of the Shire and Burgesses and they were a national body of representatives. Henry doesn’t implement the Provisions. In August 1265 de Montfort and the barons are defeated by Henry at Evesham. Henry then in 1267 accepts the Provisions of Oxford via the Statute of Marlborough which recognizes Parliament as an instrument of general reform, of conciliar rule and reaffirms Magna Carta. Since it was initiated by the king and accepted by the Parliament it reinforces binding the King to the law as
The British made reasonable reforms within their society, and made their society better through their reforms. Like Himmelfarb had mentioned, Edmund Burke should be associated with the British Revolution. According to Burke, the French would have bought good to their society had they made moderate reforms. Similar to the British, the Americans were latitudinarian. This meant that they accepted an extensive variety of attitudes.
Hereditary members are those who inherit their status as from their family, non-hereditary members are chosen by the prime minister in recognition to their expertise to become life peers. In order to fully understand the purpose which the rules that govern the legislative powers of the Lords are set to achieve and other relevant aspects one must look back in history and consider how the House of Lords has changed since its creation and the reasons behind those changes. The process started during the reign of the Normans when king used to call the Magnum Concilium and the Curia Regis to discuss national affairs. The Greater council was made up of ecclesiastics, noblemen and representatives of the counties. Its main function was to approve taxes proposed by the Crown; it developed legislative powers as those who were taxed gained representation gradually.
Essay Sample #1 Question #1: 2) How did the British government become more “inclusive” in the late 1600s to the early 1700s? What significant transitions (changes) did English government undergo during this time period? The British government had been [sic] an absolute monarchy up to the late 1600s when drastic changes to the countries [sic] form of government were made. Most, if not all, of the changes the British government suffered in the late 1600s limited the monarch’s power. In 1679 the Habeas Corpus Act initiated the transformation of the English government.
Parliament was thus active under the Tudors, and exceptionally active in the reign of Henry VIII. Activity is perhaps the striking point, when we consider the question in a European context. The 16th century saw the rise of strong European monarchies and the extension of the civil law. But in England, the Roman civil law was not received; common law was sovereign after the Reformation Parliament and the break with Rome. The English common law, taught in the Inns of Court, was secure as the foundation of the Tudor state; and common law being secure,