Henry VII's Immediate Action (1485-86)

Question 1

When was The Battle of Bosworth Field fought?

Answer 1

August 22nd 1485

Question 2

What were Henry VII’s three aims immediately after winning Bosworth?

Answer 2

To establish and secure his right to the throne
To control the nobility
Ensure a strong financial foundation

Question 3

Why did Henry VII predate his reign to the 21st August, 1485?

Answer 3

Allowed him to declare any supporters of Richard as traitors
These traitors could now be punished via Acts of Attainders

Question 4

When was Henry VII’s coronation? And why?

Answer 4

30th October, 1485
It meant when he called Parliment in November - it would be from a position of power rather than needing their approval for the coronation

Question 5

When and Why did Henry VII marry Elizabeth of York? And what did he need in order to do so?

Answer 5

January 1486
Their marriage united the houses of Lancaster and York - improving Henry’s position as king
He needed a Papel Dispensation to do so

Question 6

What is a Papal Dispensation?

Answer 6

When the Pope exempts a person from something

Question 7

When, where, and why did Henry VII do his Royal progress?

Answer 7

April 1486
Specifically organised to travel through the North of England which was predominantly Yorkist
Enabled Henry to present him as king and also gave the North an opportunity to show loyalty through gifts and accommodation

Question 8

During 1486, Henry VII began to reward his supporters - name some of them.

Answer 8

Jasper Tudor
John Morton
William Stanley
John De Vere

Question 9

During 1486, Henry began to deal with some of the remaining Yorkists - name some of them

Answer 9

Edward, Earl of Warwick
John De La Pole
Thomas Howard