Henry Tudor’s hold on the throne, 1485–87: the impact of Bosworth 1485; measures to secure his throne; the roles of the Yorkist and Lancastrian factions

Question 1

Negative of defeating Richard instead of inheriting the throne:

Answer 1

It gave hope to Yorkist pretenders, such as John de la Pole, who saw an opportunity to claim the crown in a similar fashion.

Question 2

Why did Henry distrust the nobility?

Answer 2

less than a 1/4 of the nobility actually fought for Richard at the Battle of Bosworth

Question 3

When did Elizabeth of York and Henry VII marry?

Answer 3

1486

Question 4

Who did Henry VII marry?

Answer 4

Elizabeth of York

Question 5

Benefit of the marriage of Elizabeth of York and Henry VII

Answer 5

Merged the York and Lancaster households

Question 6

Positive of the birth of Arthur:

Answer 6

The birth of their son Arthur further solidified this union, as he carried both Yorkist and Lancastrian heritage. This move strategically garnered more loyalty from the House of Lancaster, as there was an heir with their blood

Question 7

Henry coronation:

Answer 7

The coronation ceremony further emphasised his legitimacy and god-given right as the rightful ruler

Question 8

How was Jasper Tudor rewarded?

Answer 8

Duke of Bedford

Question 9

How was Thomas Stanley rewarded?

Answer 9

Earl of Derby

Question 10

Thomas Grey:

Answer 10

Thomas Grey was compelled to take out a series of recognisances worth £1,000 and secure friends to provide recognisances worth £10,000

Question 11

Did Thomas Grey remain loyal?

Answer 11

This financial control kept Grey in check and ultimately led him to remain loyal to Henry, aiding in suppressing the 1497 rebellions in Cornwall

Question 12

How many noble familied were put under some form of financial control between 1485 and 1509

Answer 12

36 out of 62 noble families

Question 13

In the Parliament of 1495 alone, how many individuals were attained by the Acts of Attainder?

Answer 13

28

Question 14

Benefit of Henry not needing an heir presumptive:

Answer 14

Unlike Richard III, who relied on an heir presumptive from the Yorkist side, such as John de la Pole, Henry now had a direct heir from his bloodline who could inherit the throne. This greatly diminished the potential for Yorkist rebellions using a figurehead from their own faction

Question 15

What was Titulus Regius?

Answer 15

Declared that Edwards marriage to Elizabeth Woodville was invalid and that their children were illegitimate

Question 16

How would have Titulus Regius affected Henry’s reign?

Answer 16

Henry’s future wife, Elizabeth of York (Edward and Elizabeth Woodville’s daughter), would have been illegitimate under the law

Question 17

What did the House of Lords and House of Commons swear to in the 1485 parliament?

Answer 17

Not to retain men illegally

Question 18

When was the Act of Resumption?

Answer 18

1485

Question 19

Act of Resumption:

Answer 19

Aimed to reclaim all Crown lands that had been granted away since 1455, effectively increasing the power of the Crown in comparison to the nobility