1. Henry VII consolidation of power Flashcards
what were the impacts to the war of the roses?
Henry became main Lancastrian claimant to the throne
He fled the Yorkists as they tried to kill him to get to the throne
Married Elizabeth of York to settle feud
why did he have a weak claim to the throne?
His mother Margaret Beaufort was a direct descendant of Edward III (John of Gaunt and Catherine Swinford not married when Beaufort - grandfather - was born)
His other grandmother Catherine to Henry V before marrying Owen Tudor (marriage was illegitimate)
what year did henry flee to Brittany?
1471
why did Henry need to flee to Brittany?
during war of roses it meant henry became claimant to the Lancastrian throne
moved to keep safe
built and alternative court in exile
taken bt uncle Jasper after being main claim to the throne
why did he win the battle of Bosworth - where did he land? how many people did he have by 22nd August 1485?
He landed in Pembrooke Wales marched northeast of England and gained support of Rhys and Thomas (most powerful landowners in Wales and therefore gained soldiers for battle, walked towards Shrewsbury not strong enough against Richard III - Nottingham
5,000 strong army collected by Henry (22nd August)
met Richard III in battle of Bosworth field
sir William Stanley saved Henry from Richard with cavalry to defeat Richard III
why was it difficult for Henry to keep his crown?
weak claim so more people disapprove and rebel (king been overthrown at war of the roses so rebellion is more likely)
Margaret of Burgundy was powerful who supports family of York (status and authority and family lost)
how were he de la Poles a threat to Henry?
House of York - earl of Lincoln in battle of Suffolk to overthrow King)
Edward IV’s sister marries John de la Pole (Duke of Suffolk) 2 sons
John (earl of Lincoln) Edmund (earl of Suffolk) - both sons had claims to the throne
how was Margaret of Burgundy a threat to Henry?
Edward VI’s and Richard III sister
she was already against Henry for killing her brother
had influence over burgundy and therefore had a lot of power and resources
husband was Duke of Burgundy - powerful dukedom and mart of Netherlands and France important trading partner with England
Husband died 1477 - still powerful in Burgundy outside England so massive threat and prepared to fund anyone that prepared to overthrow Henry
supported Yorkists - financially with resources to remove England and help fund battle of Suffolk
alliance with Elizabeth Woodville (deal with Henry VII would marry Elizabeth of York and would support Henry - became influential)
what advantages did Henry have over Richard?
there were fights between Y and L there was a lot of destruction so many people died and land was therefore given to the crown
nobles were on losing side 9Richard III) were disinherited as traitors were punished
outsider due to living abroad in exile so and little enemies - does not owe debts to people
people tired of disruption of power and ready to support henry as new King people not bothered about who was King - wanted to live their own lives and have calm in kingdom)
he was an only child and therefore there were no family feuds getting in the way
he was a successful deader and soldier and therefore had less opposition
what were his main objectives?
secure the right to a throne and establish himself within the monarchy
strengthen the royal government and better control of the nobility
strengthen the monarchy and the kingdom
gain a good financial foundation - meant he can buy support and ensure peoples loyalty
convincing everyone he is the rightful monarch through propaganda - Tudor rose and his son Arthur being a physical embodiment
why did he ensure his coronation took place so quickly?
prevents anyone from overthrowing before he is crowned and means more security and protection if he actually is a monarch (can claim on treason)
he would have quick approval by the church (god helped people as if they were to kill or overthrow him it would go against chain of being
ceremony requires nobles to swear an oath
did it before marriage and first parliamentary meeting nobody could say helped him gain the throne
why was it important he married Elizabeth of York?
Win support from more people (reconciliation of the two houses) - propaganda with the joining of the two roses. Son Arthur 1486 helped solidify this
how did henry reward John de Verre for supporting him?
he was earl of Oxford nd he joined Henry in France
how did H reward Lord Stanley?
earl of Derby - deserted Richard at Bosworth
how did H reward Jasper Tudor?
Duke of Bedford and represented royal authority in Wales
