Henry VII consolidation of power

Question 1

When did Henry Vii reign?

Answer 1

1485-1509

Question 2

From which of Edward III’s sons did Henry VIIs royal blood come?

Answer 2

John of Gaunt

Question 3

Which other people have a stronger claim to the throne?

Answer 3

Elizabeth of York

Edward Earl of Warwick

Question 4

3 ways in which henry’s background prepared him for kingship

Answer 4

Able to observe court politics from a very young age
He was the best hope the Lancastrians had to regain the throne (1471- Henry Vi dies)
Gained great French support at the French court- he had money and soldiers for Battle of Bosworth

Question 5

3 ways in which henry’s background didn’t prepared him for kingship

Answer 5

His father died before he was born in 1457- no father figure

he was in exile from the age of 14-27 (language barrier)He had no experience of administration or decision making

Question 6

When was the Battle of Bosworth?

Answer 6

22nd August 1485

Question 7

name 3 advantages of becoming king on the battlefield.

Answer 7

Killing the previous king shows you to have King-like powers
Shows him as a strong, victorious leader
Shows his popularity- people fought for you and want you to be king

Question 8

name 3 disadvantages of becoming king on the battlefield.

Answer 8

People may question your right to rule
Others might try their luck!
Resentment from Richard IIIs supporters
Crime against God - killing God’s representative on earth

Question 9

Why was Henry coroneted without Elizabeth?

Answer 9

showed him as a king in his own right

Question 10

What did the marriage between Henry and Elizabeth bring together?

Answer 10

the red and white rose

Question 11

When was Henry coroneted ?

Answer 11

30th October 1485

Question 12

When did Henry marry Elizabeth?

Answer 12

18th January 1486

Question 13

What made Henry’s marriage legitimate ?

Answer 13

he had permission from 8 English bishops Jan

confirmed by Pope March

Question 14

What 3 things did Henry include in his first Parliament?

Answer 14

1) declare and confirm his Kingship (reverse and enact attainders)
2) Make financial arrangements - tonnage and poundage for life, Act of resumption
3) Pass laws

Question 15

What act did Henry repeal straight away?

Answer 15

Titulus Regius - made Edward IVs children legitimate

Question 16

What was the Act of Resumption?

Answer 16

reclaims all land held by Henry VI

Question 17

Name the 6 things that constitute a threat to authority

Answer 17

Rebels march on London
Support from abroad
The rebels control an invading army
Support from the nobility 
Army used to crush rebellion 
Punishment of the rebels

Question 18

What was the first rising against henry in the Easter of 1486? What happened ?

Answer 18

Viscount Lovell and the Staffords
Lovell tried to raise rebellion in the North and Stafford in the Midlands. Lovell escaped but Humphrey Stafford was executed. His younger brother Thomas was pardoned.

Question 19

why was the Lovell/Stafford uprising insignificant ? 4 reasons

Answer 19

No: 
No support from abroad
No army invasion 
No support from nobility 
No army used to crush rebellion

Question 20

Who was Lambert Simnel?

Answer 20

A man involved in a conspiracy put together by John de la Pole (Earl of Lincoln) where he was passed off as Earl of Warwick

Question 21

What did Ireland do to Simnel in May 1487

Answer 21

crown him as King Edward

Question 22

What happened as a result of the Simnel Hoax?

Answer 22

Henry exhibited the real Earl of Warwick

Lincoln fled from court and joined Margaret of Burgendy

Question 23

When was the Battle of Stoke field?

Answer 23

1487

Question 24

What did the Battle of Stoke Field achieve ?

Answer 24

made henry’s position safer

brought an end to the war of the roses

Question 25

Name 3 reasons why Perkin Warbeck was a threat?

Answer 25

He had support from nobility (Margaret of Burgundy, Maximilian, Archduke Philip, James IV of Scotland)
He had support from abroad- France, Scotland, Burgundy, Italy
Henry had to send troops abroad/sign treaties

Question 26

Name 2 reasons why Perkin Warbeck was not much of a threat?

Answer 26

Doesn’t march on London

No use of army doesn’t have very much English support