Wolsey's domestic policy

When was Wolsey the chief minister?

1514-1529

Why were his domestic successes doubted?

Due to his heavy involvement in foreign affairs and his concern for his own position and wealth

What was enclosure?

Seizure of common land and change to private property, changing of open-field systems (farming in strips apportioned over 2 or 3 large fields

Why was it clear W saw parliament as a threat?

He only used parliament when he had to

Who else did W see as a threat?

Gentlemen of the Privy Chamber- in 1519 he purged the Privy chamber

What did W do when the nobles returned from war?

Passed the Eltham Ordinances (1526), halving the number of the Gentlemen of the Chamber