Political Change

Throughout Units 1-3, the UK went through many political changes. This Era highlights the reign of the Lancaster family, then the Yorkist line, and then the House of Tudor. All leaders of the time ruled by divine right, some of which utilized less of the power that they believed they were given. Henry VIII, for example ruled more absolutely than the other Kings of his time. Parliament went through many changes, one being the establishment of the House of Commons after the 100 Year's War. Its power was heightened and taken away on various different occasions. Some kings chose to obey the rights of the Parliament, and its veto power, and some chose to ignore it.