Background Of Henry VII

Question 1

Why did henry not have a strong claim to the throne?

Answer 1

His claim lay through his mother, Margaret Beaufort
Claim was weakened due to fact that John of Gaunt and Catherine Swynford not married when john Beaufort had been born

Question 2

When was henry vii born?

Answer 2

1457

Question 3

Who did henry vii grow up with?

Answer 3

His mother and uncle, jasper tudor

Question 4

What was the war of the roses?

Answer 4

Rivalry between York and lancaster families

Question 5

Who were the princes in the tower?

Answer 5

Edward and Richard

(Killed by Richard Duke of Gloucester?)

Question 6

When was the battle of bosworth?

Answer 6

August 1485

Question 7

Why did Richard III have an advantage in the battle of bosworth?

Answer 7

• As he was king of England and commanded an army 2/3 times
• he was a seasoned warrior

Question 8

How and why did henry VII win the battle of bosworth?

Answer 8

• some of Richard’s allies either switched sides or remained inactive during the battle
• henry saved by Sir William Stanley who threw his troops against the lightly defended king

Question 9

Due to henry being helped by others to win the Battle of Bosworth what did this show about his authority?

Answer 9

Henrys reign would be plagued by pretenders in the future and he was inexperienced

Question 10

What was Henry’s claim to the throne?

Answer 10

Inheritance and slaying Richard III at battle of bosworth

Question 11

How was henry affected by his years in exile?

Answer 11

• 14 years in exile in France
• Edward IV offered substantial amounts for Henry’s capture while in exile

Question 12

Henry VII objectives (3)

Answer 12

• establish and secure right to the throne
• strengthen royal gov by better control of the nobility
• strengthen the monarchy and the kingdom for the future by ensuring strong financial foundation

Question 13

How does henry further legitimise his crown?

Answer 13

• Marrying Elizabeth of York
• careful to ensure Coronation (1485) came before his marriage in 1486 so that no one could say he claimed the throne through his wife
• summoned parliament Nov 1485 and embarked on royal progress to the north in April 1486 (demonstrate his royal power and presence to his subjects)

Question 14

How did henry tactically handle his nobility after his victory ?

Answer 14

• supporters were well rewarded e.g. Lord Stanley rewarded and became Earl of Derby and hand of Henry’s mother in marriage
• those less loyal got their land and titles stripped away from them