Consolidation of Power Flashcards
When did Henry announce that he was king?
The day before the Battle of Bosworth
How did Henry use the marriage to Elizabeth to promote himself?
Claimed that he was bringing the two houses together.
What is significant about the Tudor Rose?
It is a symbol of both the houses of York and Lancaster in one unified symbol.
How did Henry exploit the ancient symbol of King Arthur?
Named his son Arthur and ensured he was born in Winchester Castle
What did Henry VII’s coronation look like?
Dined with the archbishop of Canterbury and then went in procession to the Tower of London, the traditional lodging for a sovereign before the coronation.
He made sure that his coronation was in every way traditional to an English king.
What did Parliament do about attainders from the reign of Richard III
Acts of attainder passed in Richard’s reign were reversed and new ones are passed to those who fought against Henry at the Battle of Bosworth.
What did Parliament pass in relation to financial matters during Henry VII’s consolidation of power?
Tunnage and Poundage was granted, right to raise revenue from imports and exports for the whole reign.
