Henry VII cosolidation Of Power, Character And Aims

Question 1

Claim to the throne

Answer 1

• weak
• claim through his mother Margaret Beaufort who was a direct descendant of Edward III by marriage of his son John of Gaunt to Katherine Swynford
• John and Katherine’s son John Beaufort (Margarets grandfather) was born prior to marriage so further weakened claim
• Henry’s claim to the throne rested on the victory in battle

Question 2

Aims and goals

Answer 2

• remain king and establish his dynasty by handing on an unchallenged succession to his descendants
• goals=secure and strengthen his dynasty
• prove himself a strong king

Question 3

How would Henry VII achieve his aims and goals

Answer 3

• establish an effective government
• maintain law and order
• control the nobility
• secure the crowns finances
• good advice from friends abroad

Question 4

Establishing and consolidating the Tudor dynasty

Answer 4

• beginning of his reign the day before he battle of Bosworth 22nd August 1485 so Richard and his supporters could be declared traitors and their estates became property of the crown by the act of attainder
• coronation before the first meeting of parliament so it can’t be said parliament made him king
• Married Elizabeth of York which combine the Lancaster and York houses
• The birth of son And heir Arthur
• enlisted support from the church an had control of nobility
• secured support of the pope and the kings of France and spain who recognised his legitimacy