Henry VII - Consolidation of Power

Question 1

Who did Henry defeat at Bosworth?

Answer 1

Richard III

Question 2

Date of Battle of Bosworth

Answer 2

22nd August 1485

Question 3

Reasons why Henry VII claim is weak

Answer 3

• Claim through female line (Margaret Beaufort)
• Beaufort line illegitimate

Question 4

What relation to Henry VII is Lord Thomas Stanley?

Answer 4

Stepfather

Question 5

In what country had Henry been in exile?

Answer 5

Brittany

Question 6

Start date of Henry VII reign

Answer 6

21st August 1485

Question 7

Why did Henry crown himself king before Bosworth?

Answer 7

Accuse them of treason

Question 8

Law used to accuse someone of treason

Answer 8

Act of Attainder

Question 9

How many of Henry’s supporters were knighted after Bosworth?

Answer 9

11

Question 10

Who was Elizabeth of York?

Answer 10

Daughter of Edward IV & Neice of Richard III

Question 11

Reasons Henry VII married Elizabeth of York

Answer 11

• Stronger claim to throne
• Support of Yorkists
• Have a child

Question 12

Who was made Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster?

Answer 12

Sir Reginald Bray

Question 13

Who was appointed Lord Chamberlain?

Answer 13

Sir William Stanley

Question 14

Date of Henry VII coronation

Answer 14

30th October 1485

Question 15

When did Henry call his first Parliament?

Answer 15

7th November 1485

Question 16

What two laws did Parliament pass when called by Henry?

Answer 16

• Acts of Attainder on Yorkists
• Tonnage and Poundage for Henry for life

Question 17

What date did Henry marry Elizabeth of York?

Answer 17

18th January 1486

Question 18

What was the name of Henry’s first child?

Answer 18

Prince Arthur

Question 19

When was Henry’s first child born?

Answer 19

September 1486

Question 20

Visual propaganda used by Henry VII

Answer 20

The ‘Tudor Rose’