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To what extent was England's government fundamentally transformed in the years 1509 to 1547? - Was transformed: -Elton's thesis, Cromwell revolutionized government from 'medieval to modern' Wasn't transformed: -Wolsey simply altered existing parts of the government to make them more effective, but he did not introduce any new reform e.g. Court of Star Chamber and Chancery and reform in Privy Chamber (excludes Gentlemen of the Chamber) -Wolsey made changes to how finance was collected e.g. tudor subsidies. 'The Elizabethan religious settlement was successfully established in the years 1558 to 1603.' - Was successful: -No threat from Catholics in the first 10 years. -Puritan attack (Vestiarian Controversy) posed no significant threat to Elizabeth. Liz's dismissal of bishops and academics for no support to the Act of Uniformity) showed her determination to enforce the settlement. -Presbyterianism marginalised by end of reign, Whitgifts 3 Articles successful as Cartwright (leader of presbyterians) was refused a licence to preach). Declined in 1580s.