consolidation of power Flashcards
Who ruled England for 200 years before the War of the Roses?
The Plantagenet Family
What happened to the throne after Edward III died in 1377?
Passed to Richard II, the only child of Edward’s deceased eldest son
Who usurped the throne from Richard II?
Henry IV
Who succeeded Henry IV?
Henry V then Henry VI
At what age did Henry VI become king?
Nine months old
Whom did Henry VI marry in 1445?
Margaret of Anjou
What was the purpose of Henry VI’s marriage to Margaret of Anjou?
To end the war with France
What was the outcome of the Battle of Wakefield?
Richard the Duke of York and his son Edmund were killed
Who was crowned king by the Earl of Warwick?
Edward IV
What action did Richard III take to claim the throne?
Locked the princes in the tower
When was Henry VII born?
28th January 1457
Who was Henry VII’s mother?
Margaret Beaufort
Where did Henry VII live for 14 years?
Brittany
What agreement was made between Margaret Beaufort and Edward IV’s widow?
Henry would marry Edward’s daughter Elizabeth
What was a major reason for Richard III’s unpopularity?
He had no son and imprisoned the princes in the tower
What was the outcome of Buckingham’s Rebellion?
The leader was executed in November 1483
What was a key factor in Henry’s victory at the Battle of Bosworth?
Support of Lord Stanley
What date did Henry VII defeat Richard III?
22nd August 1485
Fill in the blank: Henry predated his reign to _______.
21st August
What did Henry VII do to gain the support of the nobles?
Predated his reign and traveled across England
What did the Tudor Rose symbolize?
The unification of the houses of York and Lancaster
When did Henry VII call his first parliament?
7th November 1485
What was one method Henry VII used to deal with treasonous lords?
Acts of attainder
What revenue did Henry VII grant to himself?
Tonnage and poundage
What was the Act of Resumption?
Returned land granted away since 1455
True or False: Henry VII’s marriage to Elizabeth confirmed the legitimacy of his claim.
True
