Henry VII - Consolidation of Power AQA Q1

Question 1

Battle of Bosworth

Answer 1

22nd August 1485. Killed Richard III

Question 2

What did Henry do before the Battle of Bosworth to help him consolidate his power?

Answer 2

21st August 1485. Henry Dated his reign so that anyone who fought against him would be designated traitors.

Question 3

Henry’s coronation

Answer 3

30th October 1485. Before marriage to Elizabeth and parliament. To show he was rightfully king.

Question 4

First meeting of parliament

Answer 4

7th November 1485. 28 attainders against Yorkists. Returned all crown lands given away after 1455.

Question 5

Henry Percy

Answer 5

1486 - Earl of Northumberland was made the Lieutenant of the North.

Question 6

What happened 16th January 1486?

Answer 6

Papal dispensation granted for Henry and Elizabeth’s marriage.

Question 7

18th January 1486

Answer 7

Henry’s and Elizabeth’s marriage takes place.

Question 8

What happens in April 1486?

Answer 8

A Royal progression to the North begins.

Question 9

When was Prince Arthur born?

Answer 9

19th September 1486