Page "History of England" Paragraph 97

In all, the Tudor period is seen as a decisive one which set up many important questions which would have to be answered in the next century and during the English Civil War.

These were questions of the relative power of the monarch and Parliament and to what extent one should control the other.

Some historians think that Thomas Cromwell affected a " Tudor Revolution " in government, and it is certain that Parliament became more important during his chancellorship.

Other historians say the " Tudor Revolution " really extended to the end of Elizabeth's reign, when the work was all consolidated.

Although the Privy Council declined after the death of Elizabeth, while she was alive it was very effective.