AS FP1 : Social Discontent + Rebellions ; Lovell-Stafford Rebellion

Question 1

Conceptual Awareness

Why was Henry’s claim to the throne weak?

Answer 1

• Usurper
• Claim through mother’s side
• Foreigner (technically)

Question 2

Conceptual Awareness

What was the aim of the Lovell Stafford Rebellion?

Answer 2

• Overthrow Henry VII

Question 3

Successes

How did Henry quell the rebellion?

Answer 3

His Spy network followed the Staffords to Culham Abbey where they were dragged out and arrested.
Lovell attempted an uprising in Yorkshire - put down by Jasper Tudor - all rebels were issued pardons and quickly fled as Lovell was not a Yorkist hier.

Question 4

Consequences

What were the consequences of the Lovell-Stafford Rebellion?

Answer 4

• Rule of Sanctuary Altered - impossible to plead for sanctuary in treason cases
• Yorkists learned that they needed Yorksist prince to stand against Henry.