Write short note on monarchy in the 16th century, History

Assignment Help:

Monarchy in the 16th Century

To gain consent from lords and nobles to impose taxation, kings created councils or assemblies where proposed taxes could be discussed and approved. Of such assemblies, the most important in this period was the English Parliament, created in 1215 by an agreement between English nobles and King John, known as the Magna Carta, or "Grand Charter," that allowed for representatives of the nobles (Lords) and of cities (Commons) to assemble to advise the king and to consent to taxation.

Outside of England, such representative assemblies took the form of Estates General, composed of representatives from all the towns and regions of all three orders of society: the clergy, the nobility and the commoners. (The representatives of the commoners generally came only from towns since the peasants were nominally represented by their lords.) By tradition, only an Estates General could approve the imposition of new taxes, be they land taxes, head taxes or taxes on goods or services.

A king or prince who obtained authorization to raise money through taxation greatly enhanced his power, since he no longer depended directly on nobles to protect or expand the territory.

 


Related Discussions:- Write short note on monarchy in the 16th century

Effects of the mongols and turks on central asia, Can you please answer thi...

Can you please answer this question with 200 words What were the long-lasting effects of the Mongols and Turks on Central Asia?

Immediate effect of president lincoln, what was the immediate effect of pre...

what was the immediate effect of president lincoln issuing the emancipation proclamation

Babar, when babar dead

when babar dead

Discuss the differences between justification, 1. Discuss the differences b...

1. Discuss the differences between justification and excuse defense. Be sure to give an example of each. 2. List and explain the four elements of self-defense. Are there any except

Role of the government in american life, What examples are there from the 1...

What examples are there from the 19th century American history of proper role of the government in American life?

Congressional reconstruction programs between 1863 and 1877, Discuss the ph...

Discuss the philosophy goals, and specific policies of the Lincol, johnson, and "radical" Congressional Reconstruction programs between 1863 and 1877. What were the basic differenc

Course and results of the american revolution, Describe the causes, course ...

Describe the causes, course and results of the American Revolution. How did it affect the various participants? Give examples

Mozart''s struggle with sustained success, Cite your view on the notion of ...

Cite your view on the notion of the child star (Mozart) and the impact of early success on a person who shows exceptional talent or genius. Explain whether you think Mozart's strug

Creation of southern identity in the border west, In the book, Missouri's C...

In the book, Missouri's Confederate: Claiborne Fox Jackson and the Creation of Southern Identity in the Border West, by Christopher Phillips, I am having trouble with the author's

Do you believe higher institutions help, Do you believe higher institutions...

Do you believe higher institutions help, harm, or are neutral in the process of married women and/or mothers pursuing tenure? Explain

Write Your Message!

Captcha
Free Assignment Quote

Assured A++ Grade

Get guaranteed satisfaction & time on delivery in every assignment order you paid with us! We ensure premium quality solution document along with free turntin report!

All rights reserved! Copyrights ©2019-2020 ExpertsMind IT Educational Pvt Ltd