Henry VII- The war of the roses and earlier weaknesses💜 Flashcards
What happened after Edward IV died in April 1483?
Richard III seized his Nephews Edward and Richard, takes them to the tower and declared himself as protector. He then declared them both bastards and took the crown for himself.
What happened to Richard in October 1483?
-Richard III supporter the Duke of Buckingham rebels
-Many of Edward IV’s former supporters join Henry in the continent.
How did Henry VII have a claim to the throne?
-Weak claim from his mother Margaret Beauford.
-Believed his win at the Battle of Bosworth gave him God’s approval and therefore legitimacy.
How did the battle of Bosworth end?
-Richard Charged
-Stanley’s army joined in on Henry’s side.
-Richard battered to death.
What are some of Henry’s strengths after the battle of Bosworth? (4)
-Richard III had already been unpopular, rumoured he killed the children if Edward IV in order to take the throne.
-The country needed peace and stability after the wars.
-Richard III was dead and the majority of those with a better claim.
-He had not dependent on another noble family to help him take the throne.
What were some of Henry’s problems after the Battle of Bosworth? (5)
1- Some of Richards supporters were still alive such as Northumberland a powerful noble.
2- Henry VII had a weak claim to the throne.
3- Yorkist heirs such as the De La Pole family were still alive.
4- No experience of government and was unknown to most subjects- he had spent fourteen years in exile after the Lancastrians were defeated at Tewksbury in 1471.
5- How he should be rewarding his subjects/nobles.
How did Henry solve some of his problems after the battle of Bosworth? (7)
1-Temporarily imprisoned Northumberland and only allowed his son to be released after loyalty promises, after 20 years and the idea that he had proved himself, he gave him land and titles.
2-A very speedy and lavish coronation and marriage to Elizabeth of York.
3-He imprisoned the young Earl of Warwick, keep a close eye on the De La Pole family and marry Elizabeth of York.
4-Hired Edward IV’s supporters to help run the country.
5-Some rewards- avoiding overmighty nobles
6-Backdated his reign to the day before Bosworth, anyone fighting him a traitor.
7-Quick coronation so they couldn’t claim parliament made him king.
Who is Elizabeth of York and why did Henry marry her?
-Eldest daughter of Edward IV.
-A distant cousin.
-Could strengthen his position due to her legitimacy.
What did Henry’s years in exile mean after Lancastrian defeat at Tewksbury for England?
-14 years meant he was largely unknown.
-Lack of knowledge for running the country.
-Also meant he could offer peace and stability.
