1) The consolidation of power Flashcards
why did Henry VII come into power?
as he defeated Richards iii’s forces at the battle of Bosworth in august 1485
why was henrys claim to the throne weak?
1) descended through the female line represented by his mother, Lady Margaret Beaufort
2) only the victory of the battle that had brought him to the throne
how did Henry consolidate his power to the throne?
- dated his reign
- publicly rewarded many of his supporters
- arranged for supporters to detain earl of Warwick who was seen as having much greater claim to the throne than Henry himself
- made key appointments to his household and council
- arranged for his coronation to take place on 30 October 1485
- parliamentary acts of attainder to Yorkists who had fought at Bosworth
- in 1486 he married Elizabeth of York- was therefore able to exploit in royal propaganda the union of the two houses of Lancaster and York
who were possible claimants to the throne?
- earl of warwick
- earl of Lincoln
- Edward IV’s nephew
why was Margaret of burgundy a threat to Henry?
she had access to funds which enabled her to encourage the ambitions of Yorkist claimants
when was the first uprising against henrys and who led it?
easter 1486
Lovell - was a key supporter of Richard iii
& stafford
when was the battle of stoke field and what happened?
1487
earl of Lincoln was killed
Henry was victorious
who did warlock pretend to be?
Richard, duke of York
when was warlocks first attempt to invade England?
1495
failed as Henry had been notified about it so therefore he was quickly defeated
why was the earl of Warwick beheaded?
accused of plotting with warbeck against Henry VII
