Henry VII domestic policy Flashcards
When was the Yorkshire Rebellion?
1489
When was the Cornish Rebellion?
1497
How many men were in Simnel’s rebel army?
8000
What threat did Warbeck pose to Henry VII?
He claimed to be Richard, Duke of York, the younger of the Princes in the Tower. The international dimension was dangerous for Henry. Warbeck sheltered in France, Holy Roman Empire and Burgundy at different points. James IV of Scotland married Warbeck to his cousin and sent a force of 1500 over the border. However, Warbeck gained very little support in Northern Scotland. He tried to capitalise on the Cornish Rebellion but was captured and executed.
What year did Phillip of Burgundy hand over the Earl of Suffolk?
1506
What are examples of inducements that Henry offered the nobility?
He avoided offering land as it could create over-mighty subjects. He re-established the Order of the Garter. Another reward was a summon to the Great Council. Henry awarded patronage as a reward for loyal service.
What sanctions for the nobility did Henry VII introduce?
Henry was severe in his use of Acts of Attainder which meant that nobles lost the right to possess land. Bonds and recognisances were used whereby nobles who had offended the King paid for their behaviour or as security for good behaviour. In 1487 and 1504, Henry introduced a law against retaining, underpinned by the threat of heavy fines. Henry also insisted on his feudal rights: marriage, wardship, relief, livery.
How did Henry regain crown lands?
He passed an Act of Resumption in 1486 which regained Crown land that had been lost since 1455. Acts of Attainder also helped him regain Crown lands.
Between 1485 and 1509, how many families were involved in bonds and recognisance agreements with Henry VII?
36 out of 62 noble families
What was the most important advisory body to Henry VII during his first reign?
The King’s Council. Henry did not rely on particular families but instead chose men of ability, e.g. Reginald Bray and Edmund Dudley.
How did Henry VII control the royal councils?
Henry ensured that the Council of London closely watched the activities of the Council of the North and Wales.
How did income from Crown lands vary from the start to the end of Henry VII’s reign?
£29000 at the start of his reign to £42000 at the end of his reign.
How did Henry deal with the threat of the Earl of Warwick?
He had him locked away in the Tower from the start of his reign.
What was the Simnel Rebellion? (1487)
Lambert Simnel claimed to be the Earl of Warwick. Margaret of Burgundy sent 2000 mercenaries. They met at Stoke, where Henry won the battle, however, much like Bosworth, the outcome was uncertain.
When was Warbeck executed?
1498
