Breadth Study- Parliament

How did Parliament help Henry IV?

1399- Parliament agreed to the deposition of Richard II.

39 accusations

How did Parliament hinder Henry IV?

1406: Long Parliament- restricts his power as it limits spending.

Criticism when asking for money in taxation

How did Parliament help Henry V?

Less tense relationship with Parliament

1415: after victory at Agincourt- granted tonnage and poundage for life

How did Parliament hinder Henry V?

Was declined a tenth and fifteenth for future war in France

How did Parliament help Henry VI?

1422: Created plans for Henry VI’s minority government

1454-1455: Creation of protectorates under the Duke of York- ran the country while Henry couldn’t.

How did Parliament hinder Henry VI?

1450: Trial of Suffolk: opposed Henry VI over trial and punishment of Suffolk- seen as undermining the power of the King

Nov 1459: Parliament of Devils- although it was intended to help, it eventually hindered

How did Parliament help Edward IV?

1478: Ensured that Clarence was found guilty of high treason. Supported Edward IV in his trial and execution

How did Parliament hinder Edward IV?

Second reign- difficulties in gaining money from Parliament to finance military action in France.

How did Parliament help Richard III?

(not much information on hindrance)

1483: approved Richard III as king

1484: Passed the Act of Bastardisation which helped to solidify Richard’s rule

How did Parliament help Henry VII?

1485: approved Henry VII as king

1486: repeals the Act of Bastardisation

1489-1497: Grants high taxation to Henry VII

1495: Passed the De Facto Act. Assurance that those fighting for Henry VII would not later be charged of treason under a future king

After 1497, Parliament was not called very much

How did Parliament hinder Henry VII?

Rejects Henry VII’s claims for payments for knighting of Prince Arthur and marriage of Princess Margaret.