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When was the first Act of Union
1536
What was the first Act of Union said to do
Incorporate unite and annex Wales with England
What was obvious to Cromwell by 1536
Wales needed radical change
What were the motives behind the first act of union
Cromwell wanted to create a Nation State to strengthen Henry’s government
Welsh gentry wanted equality
Henry wanted to extend religious change to Wales
What political changes did the first Act of Union make
Welsh had same rights and privileges as the English e.g primogeniture
JPs would be appointed in those parts without them
Wales has MPs for the first time - one knight for every shire
When was the Supplementary Act of Union
1542
What was the biggest change of the Supplementary Act
The Court of the King’s Great Sessions in Wales was formally established
A new system of courts was too be held twice a year under Royal Justice
Role of JPs after supplementary act
Role of JPs was stressed
8 per county
Chosen by Council of Wales but had to speak English
