Henry VII's position on the throne Flashcards
When was the Battle Of Bosworth fought and how many men did Richard have compared to Henry?
It was fought on 22 August 1485, Richard had around 10,000 men twice the number Henry VII had.
How had the leading nobility betrayed Richard during the battle?
Thomas, Lord stanley , Stanley’s brother, Sir William and Henry Percy, Earl Of Northumberland all decided not to fight as the Stanleys’ loyalities were split.
How had the battle shown Henry the difficulty of the task he was about to face?
Powerful nobility like Stanleys and Northumberland, whom Richard had thought he could trust had acted in their best interest, this meant that Henry who already had a weak claim to the throne was never able to trust his nobility completely.
What postive effect did Bosworth have on Henry’s rule?
In the 15th century it was believed that God’s will dictated events, Henry was able to present his victory as one given by God; this helped to enhance his position.
How did Henry reinforce the idea that God wanted him to be king?
He ensured that he was crowned in a formal ceremomy, the coronation of a monarch was the moment they were considered to have been chosen and anointed by God.
How did Henry use his first parliament to his advantage?
Henry used his first parliament to punish opponents as parliament declared his reign had begun the day before the Battle of Bosworth, turning Richard III into a usurper and the people who fought for him as traitors.
Why couldn’t Henry VII allow the Titulus Regius to stand?
The Titulus Regius has declared Edward’s marriage to Elizabeth Woodville as invalid and their children as illegitimate, this would mean Henry’s future wife Elizabeth of York was illegitimate.
How were Arthur and his siblings representatives of the new Tudor Dynasty?
It united two feuding factions as even if some Yorkists were reluctant to support Henry, a representative of the house of Lancaster, they were more likely to be loyal to his children, who had both Yorkist and Lancastrian blood.
Name an example of how Henry rewarded his supporters?
Sir Thomas Lovell, who had rebelled against Richard III in 1483 and had joined Henry in exile, was made Treasurer of the Household.
What was the significance of the Act of Resumption in 1486?
This allowed Henry to take back all Crown lands which had been granted away since 1455, giving Henry more spending power compared to his nobility.
What was the point of the progress to the Midlands and the North?
To strengthen respect and obedience for the monarchy, by going where Ricardian support was particularly strong.
What were the main role of Henry’s Lancastrian supporters in the period 1485-87?
To enhance his control of England, he did not have many immediate family other than his mother and uncle thus he relied on Jasper Tudor and John de Vere.
How did Henry deal with the potential problems of the anti-Ricardian Yorkists?
Henry kept his promise to marry Elizabeth of York, this marriage meant yorkists were able to transfer their allegience to the new Tudor dynasty.
What did the Staffords try to do in April 1486?
They tried to raise a rebellion in the Midlands in the name of the Earl of Warwick
How were the Staffords dealt with after their attempt?
Sir Humphrey Stafford was executed, but his younger brother, Thomas was pardoned.
