Consolidation of Power Flashcards
Why did VII date his reign a day before the BoB?
To ensure that anyone fighting on the Yorkist side could be a classed as a traitor
How many knighthoods did he give out?
11
Why was the Earl of Warwick detained?
He was seen to have a much greater claim to the throne
What key appointments did he make?
Made Sir Reginald Bray chancellor of Lancaster and Sir William Stanley chamberlain of the Household
What were the Acts of Attainder?
They stated that a family’s land was taken from them for good because of disobedience to the crown
How did VII use the Acts of Attainder?
Used them against Yorkists who fought at Bosworth and ensured their property was given to the Crown
How did the usage of Acts of Attainder help VII?
Increased income, further enhanced when parliament granted VII tonnage and poundage for life
How did VII’s marriage help him?
It brought the Houses of Lancaster and York together, creating the Tudor Rose
What was a vital step in securing the dynasty?
The birth of Prince Arthur in September 1486
