Establishment and early rebellions

Question 1

Ways in which Henry consolidated power

Answer 1

1) Dated reign 21st Aug 1485 - before Bosworth
2) Demonstrated that his right to the throne was based on hereditary right not parliament
3) Acts of Attainder ensuring Yorkist property was forfeited to the Crown

Question 2

What was the significance of Simnel and John de la Pole

Answer 2

• Lambert Simnel pretended to be the Earl of Warwick on the Earl of Lincoln’s (Pole) commands
• Henry responded by exhibiting the real earl of Warwick
• Lincoln persuaded M of B to pay mercenaries to invade England
• Yorkists very reluctant to join in

Question 3

What was the Battle of Stoke Field - 1487

Answer 3

• Earl of Lincoln killed in the battle during an easy victory for Henry
• This was seen as the end of the Wars of the Roses however Henry’s position was still not safe
• As a result developed bonds y recognisances

Question 4

Perkin Warbeck imposture

Answer 4

• In 1491 Warbeck impersonated Richard, Duke of York

- Made worse as Lord Stanley was a co conspirator, showed the vulnerability of Henry