Henry VII: seizing the throne and trying to keep it, 1485-97 Flashcards
why did henry date his regn to the 21st august, the day before bosworth?
so anyone who fought against him were traitors
why was henry’s marriage to elizabeth of york so significant?
as a marriage between the two would technically end the wars of the roses
why was the act of bastardisation reversed?
so elizabeth would become legitimate again
by 1487, in what three ways was henry more secure on the throne?
he had an heir, prince arthur
he was married
he had approval from the pope
how did henry use spies during his reign?
he hired people to keep records on his nobility so he could be well informed about plots against him
in what two ways was henry innovative in his use of spies?
he started using ciphers
he used bonds against the nobility to ensure obediance
what are bonds and recognisances?
payments made as a guarantee of good behaviour
what would happen to noblemen who broke their bond?
they would pay a fine
who was lambert simnel?
a boy who pretended to be the earl of warwick
how did henry attempt to limit support for simnel?
by parading the real earl of warwick in the streets of london
how did this tactic backfire?
the earl of lincoln who was warwicks cousin claimed simnel was the real earl
when was simnels rebellion made more serious?
simnel was crowned king edward vi of england in ireland
when was the battle of stoke?
june 1487
what was the outcome of the battle of stoke?
simnel’s army was defeated and lincoln was killed
who was perkin warbeck?
a boy who pretended to be richard of york
