Henry VII: Consolidation of Power and Control of Nobility

Question 1

When was the Battle of Boswoth?

Answer 1

August 1485

Question 2

What happened at the Battle of Boswoth

Answer 2

.Henry wins:
-Has assistance from Earl of Oxford and Lord Stanley
-Has financial assistance from French King

Question 3

What were Henry’s objectives when coming into power?

Answer 3

-Establish and secure right to throne
-Strengthen royal government- control nobility
-Strengthen monarchy through finance

Question 4

How did Henry establish his right to the throne?

Answer 4

.Married Elizabeth of York:
-United houses of Lancaster and York
-She had stronger royal blood
.Had son(s)- Arthur and Henry
.Had coronation before first meeting at parliament:
-Meant he would have more power in first meeting
.Summoned parliament first- Symbolised his power over them
.Predated his reign to day before Bosworth(21st aug 1285):
-Gets rid of usurper image
-Made anyone who fought against him guitly of treason (under act of attainder)

Question 5

What was the Lovell and Stafford uprising?

Answer 5

.1486
.Lovell and Stafford brothers against Henry’s rule
.On royal progress tour, the men leave sanctuary to assassinate Henry- Henry knew and was saved
.Offered the rebels calculated mercy:
-Improving image, being seen as a fair king
.Attempted sanctuary again but Henry deemed it unfair so were arrested:
-Had one executed but one pardoned

Question 6

Who was Lambert Simnel? What happened?