Henry VII's reign Flashcards
How strong was Henry VII’s claim to the throne?
It was very weak: in fact, it was the weakest claim since William I (The conquerer)
Why did Henry dated his reign before the battle of Bosworth?
So that it looked like he was king for more than just his fighting skill.
Why did Henry marry Elizabeth of York?
So that he could end the war and reunite the royal family.
Why did Henry call his son Arthur?
He named his son arthur after the legendary king Arthur.
What were Henry’s most serious threats?
Rebellions,
Yorkist Critics,
Why did Henry face rebellions during his reign?
Yorkists weren’t happy that the monarch was a Lancastrian.
He taxed many people including the poor.
The two pretenders, trying to become king.
Why was Perkin Warbeck such a threat to Henry?
Warbeck gained lots of support.
Many powerful nobles were on Warbeck’s side.
Henry could have lost the throne or even died.
Who were the other claimants to the throne? Name 3.
Edward, Earl of Warwick,
John de la Pole, Earl of Lincoln,
Edward V and his brother Richard,
Edmund de la Pole, Nephew of Edward IV and Richard III
What is the name of the powerful ally that the Yorkists had gained support from?
Margaret, dowager duchess of Burgundy, Richard III’s sister.
What did many nobles/barons have that made them a constant threat to Henry VII.
Barons and nobles had many private armies that made them a threat to Henry.
Why did many European countries doubt Henry’s ability to survive.
Many European countries doubted Henry ability to survive because there was always a constant threat of invasion.
Why was Europe willing to help the Yorkists?
Europe was willing to help the Yorkist because England didn’t enjoy good relationship with other countries of Europe.
English trade had suffered due to the War of the Roses and badly need help. True or False?
True.
What was Henry determined to do to England.
Henry was determined to restore order, stability and peace to the nation.
Henry wanted to be wise and firm. Why?
Henry wanted to be wise and firm because he knew that his major problems were his rivals and the nobles who might support them.
How could you describe the nobles that Henry was going to deal with.
The nobles that henry was going to deal with were greedy, selfish, untrustworthy and power seeking men who immediately changed sides.
What sort of tactics would Henry have to employ to achieve his aims?
Henry would have to employ “Bullyboy tactics.”
When Henry remembered that he became king in battle. What would Henry have to do to make sure that doesn’t happen to him.
He has to be extra careful to make sure that didn’t happen to him.
When Henry united the two families what did some Yorkists do?
When Henry united the two families some Yorkists came onto Henry’s side
What did Henry do to Edward, Earl of Warwick?
Henry put the Earl of Warwick in the Tower of London.
What did Henry do to John de la Pole, Earl of Lincoln?
Henry made John de la Pole recognise him as true king and should give up his claim to the throne.
What did many historians believe that Henry did to the Princes?
Many historians believed that Henry arranged for the princes to be killed.
How well prepared was the first rebellion that Henry faced and who was it led by?
The first rebellion was led be Lord Lovell in 1486. The rebellion was ill prepared and unimportant.
Who did Lambert Simnel pretend to be?
Edward, Earl of Warwick
What Henry do to prove that Lambert Simnel wasn’t who he said to be?
Henry got the real Earl of Warwick and paraded him around London.
Who was killed after the battle of Stoke?
Yorkist leaders and John de la Pole
