Consolidation of Tudor Dynasty Flashcards
Who was the founder of the Tudor dynasty?
Henry VII
In what year did the Tudor dynasty come to power in England?
1485
Which battle marked the end of the Wars of the Roses and the beginning of the Tudor dynasty?
Battle of Bosworth
Who was the last Plantagenet king defeated by Henry VII at the Battle of Bosworth?
Richard III
How did Henry Tudor become King Henry VII of England?
He became King after his victory over Richard III’s forces at the Battle of Bosworth, which ended the Plantagenet rule and started the Tudor dynasty.
Why was Henry VII’s grasp on power considered insecure?
He had no clear claim to the throne and had many enemies who were eager to see him suffer the same fate as his predecessor.
What were the weaknesses in Henry VII’s claim to the throne?
- His claim came through the female line via his mother, Lady Margaret Beaufort.
- His ancestor, John Beaufort, was born before his parents’ marriage and considered illegitimate
Why did Henry Tudor, a Lancastrian, become the claimant to the throne?
He became the claimant because there was no one else who could fulfill the role after Richard III’s unpopularity.
How did Henry VII actually become king?
His claim to the throne was solidified by his victory on the battlefield, not through bloodline legitimacy.
Who proclaimed Henry Tudor as King of England after the Battle of Bosworth?
Lord Stanley proclaimed him King on the battlefield.
When and where did Henry Tudor defeat Richard III?
At the Battle of Bosworth on 22nd August 1485.
How was Henry received in London on 3rd September 1485?
He was met by the Lord Mayor of the city, and the public was wooed by pageantry and ceremony, cheering the new monarchy.
Why was Richard III viewed with suspicion by the public?
He was suspected of crimes, particularly the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower.
How did public opinion of Richard III affect Henry’s claim to the throne?
It mattered little who Henry was or how weak his claim was; the public supported him because he was not Richard III, and that was enough for them.
What were some of the strengths of Henry VII?
He wasn’t overly involved in the War of the Roses as he was in France.
Richard III was very unpopular.
He married Elizabeth of York which brought the York family and Lancaster together.
What are the weaknesses of Henry VII?
His legitimacy came from the female line through his mother which weakened it.
He didn’t have knowledge or experience about the political system in England.
He usurped the throne which left him vulnerable to usurpation.
Why did Henry spend his early life in exile?
Henry spent his early life in exile because his mother had sent him away after the defeat of the Lancastrians in the War of the Roses.
What happened to Henry of Richmond after the death of Henry VI?
After Henry VI’s death, Henry of Richmond fled to avoid capture in Brittany with his uncle, Jasper Tudor.
What did Edward IV do to Henry Vll after his victory over the Lancastrians?
Edward IV sold the guardianship of Henry Tudor to Lord Herbert for £1,000 and transferred overlordship of Richmond to his own brother, Duke of Gloucester
How long did the Wars of the Roses last?
30 years.
Why did Henry date his reign from 21st August 1495?
To ensure that anyone who fought against him at the Battle of Bosworth on the 22nd would classify as a traitor which meant that he could take away their land.
How did Henry VII reward loyalty?
Publicly rewarded key supporters e.g. his uncle Jasper Tudor and his step father Lord Stanley
How did Henry VII secure potential threats?
Detained Elizabeth of York and Earl of Warwick so they couldn’t go in exile and regroup and usurp.
Why did Henry VII arrange for his coronation to take place before his first meeting with Parliament?
To make sure Parliament didn’t interfere with his coronation and to solidify that fact that Parliament doesn’t have power over him.
