Henry VII - Threats to Henry VII-RG 1

Question 1

One of the threats to Henry was Lord Lovell and the Staffords. How much support did they have from Yorkist areas?

Answer 1

They had some support however there was little enthusiasm.

Question 2

How did Henry overcome the challenge of Lord Lovell and the Staffords?

Answer 2

Although Lovell managed to escape from the king’s forces, Humphery Stafford was captured and executed.

Question 3

Humphery Stafford was captured and executed, who did Henry choose to pardon?

Answer 3

Stafford’s younger brother and accomplice, Thomas.

Question 4

Why did Lambert Simnel and the Earl of Lincon not have the full support of the Yorkists?

Answer 4

They were reluctant to commit fully to the cause.

Question 5

What foreign support did Lambert Simnel and the Earl of Lincon have?

Answer 5

They persuaded Margret of Burgundy to support Simnel’s claim and pay for a force of mercenaries to invade England.