Henry VII - Consolidation of power Flashcards
Why did Henry date his reign to begin on the 21st of August?
So that anyone who would of fought against him could be accused of treason.
Why was Henrys claim to the throne weak.
- He had 5 generations separating him from the nearest king.
- His claim came from his mothers side which broke the rule of ‘Primogeniture’
- One of his ancestors was illegitimate.
What were Henrys 4 key aims at the beginning of his reign?
- Secure dynasty/Consolidate power.
- Control nobility.
- Protect claim to the throne.
- Create good international relations.
When was the battle of Bosworth?
22nd August 1485.
What 3 actions did Henry do immediately to legitimise his rise to the throne.
- He predated his reign to the 21st of August.
- Married Elizabeth of York
- Called parliament after being crowned
Why did Henry organise his coronation a week before the meeting of his first parliament.
It showed his right to the throne was hereditary and not based on parliamentary sanction.
What was Henry’s connection to the throne?
His mother - Margaret Beaufort.
In what 3 areas did Henry have to exert control to consolidate his power?
- Nobility.
- Social threat.
- Dynastic threat.
What 2 images did Henry use for Propaganda?
- Tudor rose - It is everywhere (churches, buildings and schools).
- Beaufort Portcullis.
How did Henry control nobility.
By Acts of Attainder - Taking property and land of the people and giving it to the crown.
Give an example of the Act of Attainder.
Thomas Howard, who fought for Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth, Henry attained his lands through the Act of Attainder.
Thomas took an oath of allegiance to earn this land back.
What happened to the 10 year old Earl of Warwick in 1485?
He was locked up by Henry in the Tower of London as his claim to the throne was stronger than Henry’s. Let out for occasional public appearances.
What position was William Stanley elected in 1485?
Chamberlain of the household.
When did the Viscount Lovell and the Staffords rebellion occur?
Easter of 1486 in North Yorkshire.
What happened in the Viscount Lovell and the Staffords rebellion.
Lovell tried to raise a rebellion where Richard III had the most support - In North Yorkshire.
Simultaneously Stafford tried to raise forces against Henry in Worcestershire.
How did Henry deal with the Viscount Lovell and the Staffords rebellion.
- They were quickly squashed by Henry’s army.
- Lovell escaped the kings forces however Stafford was executed. Staffords brother was pardoned.
- The king was both ruthless and kind.
Why was the Viscount Lovell and Stafford rebellion not too dangerous?
- There was very little local enthusiasm for the rebellion.
- They didn’t have a proper figure head.
- They were short for money and resources.
- It turned out to be a minor rebellion - Henry however had no heir at the time.
What Lady supported Lambert Simnel - Why was it a threat?
- Margaret of Burgundy - Richard III’s sister who hated Henry, She was very rich.
- She paid for mercenaries to support Lambert Simnel and provided troops.
In what year was Simnel a threat?
1487.
How many troops did Simnel have compared to Henry.
Simnel had 8,000 whereas Henry had 15,000 (minimum).
Who was Lambert Simnel.
A young boy who claimed to be the Earl of Warwick - John De La Pole (Earl of Lincolnshire) came up with the idea.
Why was Simnel a threat?
- In 1487 King Edward (Simnel) was crowned King in Ireland.
- Which had the support of Margaret of Burgundy.
Why was Simnel easy to disprove?
Because the real Earl of Warwick was locked up (He was 12 years old).
Henry had him paraded through the streets of London to prove Simnel was a fraud.
What move did Henry make to firm his control of the North (Simnel rebellion)
- restrained the Earl of Northumberland which helped neutralise Richard’s old power base
- Ensured the traditional Yorkist HOWARD family had no intention of joining the rebellion.
- This neutralised Richards old power base and ensured that the Yorkist Family wouldn’t join the rebellion.
