Henry VII Domestic Policy

Question 1

International situation for England 1485 (3)

Answer 1

• France and Scotland main threat
• Owned land in Calais but had lost land in 15th century
• Dutch important to England for cloth trading

Question 2

Domestic situation in England 1485 (2)

Answer 2

• Unstable and in crisis due to WoTR (1455-85) between Yorkists and Lancastrians
• Crown income in decline and significantly less than France

Question 3

The king of England (4)

Answer 3

• Personality of king important, strong and imposing image needed
• Privvy Council advised and influenced king
• Parliament called when king needed money
• Justices of Peace to maintain law/order on local level

Question 4

Richard III personality

Answer 4

Known as warrior king and for his generosity

Usurped power from Edward IV in 1483

Question 5

Henry VII personality

Answer 5

Inexperienced in English culture as spend 14 yrs in France. Backed by Charles VIII (1500 troops)
Weak claim to throne - mother Margaret Beaufort descendant of Edward III

Question 6

Battle of Bosworth armies

Answer 6

Richard had 10,000-15,000
Henry had 5000
Stanley had 2000 and backed Henry

Question 7

Threats to Henry VII (4)

Answer 7

• Weak claim to throne
• Powerful Yorkists threat
• Time in exile consequences
• Early Rebellions

Question 8

How did Henry strengthen his claim to the throne? (3)

Answer 8

• Dated reign the day before Bosworth
• Arranged coronation before parliament met
• married Elizabeth of York

Question 9

How did Henry deal with powerful Yorkists? (2)

Answer 9

• Edward, Earl of Warwick, sent to tower

- John de la Pole expressed loyalty to king

Question 10

How did Henry improve his image?

Answer 10

• avoided war and offered peace and stability, well received

- rewarded loyalty, especially those at Bosworth