Financial Meaures Were The Most Successful Means By Which Henry VII Established His Authoruty In The Years 1485 To 1509

Question 1

Arguments in support of this view

Answer 1

• acts of attainder
• use of royal prerogative increased wealth of Henry and increased control e.g. wardship and marriage
• bonds and recognisances
• use of crown lands provided henry with income and means of control - primarily achieved by act of resumption which restored all land removed from crown since 1455

Question 2

Arguments challenging this view

Answer 2

Established authority via:
- strengthening claim to throne : calling of parliament, marriage to Elizabeth, birth of Arthur
- treaties with foreign powers (medina del campo, treaty of Ayton)
- overcoming pretenders to the throne
- use of military force , not only defeat of Richard III but prevention of french support through strategic invasion
- spy networks, especially after challenge of Lord Stanley

Question 3

Conclusion

Answer 3

Henry vii was not obvious claim to the throne and had little way of financial resources.
Critical for control of nobility and to increase wealth
Henry left substantial amount to HVIII.