Henry 7th Rebellions Flashcards
When was the battle of stoke field
1487
Who was involved in the battle of stoke field
Henry 7th, Yorkist supporters, earl of Northumberland, Earl of Oxford
VS
Vicount Lovell, John de la pole (earl of Lincoln) and supporters - funded by Margaret Beaufort
Why did rebels fail in the battle of stoke field
Henry has pre warning
Failure to drum up enough support
Why was the battle of stoke field good for Henry’s consolidation (5 reasons)
Happened early on
Ended war of roses
His position became safer
He was kinder to rebels meaning people weakened resolve to oppose him
Started bonds for good behaviour
When was the Yorkshire rebellion
1489
Why did the Yorkshire rebellion occur
Discontent over rising taxes to afford involvement in Brittany
Why was Northumberland killed in the battle of Yorkshire
Retainers deserted him as payback for him deserting Richard 3rd in B.O.B
When was the Cornish rebellion
1497
Why did the Cornish rebellion occur
Due to discontent for tax for war in Scotland
Why was the Cornish rebellion a bigger threat than the Yorkshire rebellion
More people - 15,000
Involved constant irritant warbeck
Rebels marched from Cornwall to Blackheath - why did no one stop them??
How did Henry crush the Cornish rebellion
Withdraws DAUBENEY from Scottish border who helps suppress rebellion
What was the aftermath of the Cornish rebellion
- punished leaders (AUDLEY and WARBECK)
- lenient on rest of rebels
- eased Scottish tensions and was wary to join other foreign battles
