Henry VII settelment Of England Flashcards
How did Henry strengthen his position using marriage
He married Elizabeth of York. He married Arthur to Catherine of Aragon. He married his daughter Margaret to James IV of Scotland
What did Henry do to the rose
He United the Tudors and Lancastrian the rose together
What did he do to the novels
He weakened them
How did Henry weaken the nobles
He made a law that restricted private army’s and if you did not comply there would be massive fines. He set up the court of the star chamber this is where nobles were fined. He hired men of humble birth to be his advisors not nobles. Nobles were fined heavenly if they misbehaved but were rewarded lots if they behaved well in the eyes of Henry.
What did Henry do to the merchants
He made them wealthy
How did Henry make the merchants wealthy
He made a law in 1485 that all good to England had to be transported in English boats. In 1496 he obtained a free market for English wool in Flanders. He made a treaty with Denmark so English ships could fish there. He made other treaties to strengthen his trade empire.
What did Henry encourage
Prosperity and peace
How did Henry improve the Royal bank
He did not put people in jail he just fined people. He avoided war because they were costly. Taxes.
What was Henry welcomed as
A strong King that can restore law and order
What did Henry set up and where were the nobles tried
Court of the star chamber
Who were Henry’s ministers
Men of humble birth
What were the short term results
Made Henry VII and VIII wealthy and made no threats to him from rebel. Made England wealthier and safer so they liked the Tudors the most.
What were the long term results
Began to make England what it is today. England’s religion, trade, empire and parliament have their modern beginning in the Tudor period
