Henry VII consolidation of power Flashcards
When did Henry Vii reign?
1485-1509
From which of Edward III’s sons did Henry VIIs royal blood come?
John of Gaunt
Which other people have a stronger claim to the throne?
Elizabeth of York
Edward Earl of Warwick
3 ways in which henry’s background prepared him for kingship
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
3 ways in which henry’s background didn’t prepared him for kingship
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
When was the Battle of Bosworth?
22nd August 1485
name 3 advantages of becoming king on the battlefield.
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
name 3 disadvantages of becoming king on the battlefield.
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
Why was Henry coroneted without Elizabeth?
showed him as a king in his own right
What did the marriage between Henry and Elizabeth bring together?
the red and white rose
When was Henry coroneted ?
30th October 1485
When did Henry marry Elizabeth?
18th January 1486
What made Henry’s marriage legitimate ?
he had permission from 8 English bishops Jan
confirmed by Pope March
What 3 things did Henry include in his first Parliament?
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
What act did Henry repeal straight away?
Titulus Regius - made Edward IVs children legitimate
What was the Act of Resumption?
reclaims all land held by Henry VI
Name the 6 things that constitute a threat to authority
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
What was the first rising against henry in the Easter of 1486? What happened ?
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.
why was the Lovell/Stafford uprising insignificant ? 4 reasons
No: No support from abroad No army invasion No support from nobility No army used to crush rebellion
Who was Lambert Simnel?
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
What did Ireland do to Simnel in May 1487
crown him as King Edward
What happened as a result of the Simnel Hoax?
Henry exhibited the real Earl of Warwick
Lincoln fled from court and joined Margaret of Burgendy
When was the Battle of Stoke field?
1487
What did the Battle of Stoke Field achieve ?
made henry’s position safer
brought an end to the war of the roses
