Henry VII - Initial issues faced by Henry - RG1 Flashcards
Who did Henry kill at the Battle of Bosworth?
Richard III
Even though Henry killed Richard, which key problem did he still face?
Many of his Yorkist supporters were still at large.
Why was the treasury virtually empty when Henry came to the throne?
Expensive wars with France
The Wars of the Roses
What was split into fractions leading to war between the Houses of York and Lancaster?
The court
What was Henry’s main issue with the nobles?
Some of them had become too powerful and untrustworthy.
Another problem that Henry faced was that large private armies of retainers were still apparent. Who were they recruited by?
The nobles
Which two countries were the main potential enemies of England?
France and Scotland
The power of which European country was growing rapidly?
Spain
There had been a complete breakdown of what throughout the nation?
Law and order
What year was the first Yorkist rebellion against Henry?
1486
Who led the 1486 rebellion?
Viscount Lovell
Who was the leader of the 1487 rebellion?
Lambert Simnel
Who led the 1497 rebellion?
Perkin Warbeck
Who challenged Henry’s authority from within his government?
Lord Stanley
