Henry VII Consolidation of Power

Question 1

At what battle did Henry VII take the throne?

Answer 1

Battle of Bosworth Field

Question 2

When was the Battle of Bosworth (YEAR)

Answer 2

1485

Question 3

How did Henry deal with his weak claim to the throne? (3 ANSWERS)

Answer 3

1. Publicly rewarded his supporters
2. Detained other potential heirs
3. Had a quick coronation

Question 4

How did Henry deal with Yorkist loyalists? (3 ANSWERS)

Answer 4

1. Backdated his reign to label them traitors (Aug 21st 1485)
2. Acts of Attainder
3. Marriage to Elizabeth of York

Question 5

What were the Acts of Attainder?

Answer 5

Took land and titles from Yorkists, increasing crown lands & finances

Question 6

What were Henry VII’s methods of financial consolidation? (3 ANSWERS)

Answer 6

1. Acts of Attainder
2. Tonnage and Poundage (tax on imports and exports)
3. Bonds and Recognizances

Question 7

Which 2 pretenders did Henry VII defeat and when?

Answer 7

1. Lambert Simnel, 1487
2. Perkin Warbeck, 1497

Question 8

Overall, which 4 methods did Henry VII use to consolidate his reign?

Answer 8

1. Control of Yorkists
2. Legitimacy of his rule
3. Financial consolidation
4. Elimination of threats