Henry VII - What were relations like with Ireland (1485-1509) - RG3 Flashcards

1
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Henry’s power extended to which part of Ireland?

A

The Pale

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2
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Where was the pale?

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The area of land which surrounded Dublin

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3
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Although power in Ireland was distributed who was the dominant figure?

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Earl of Kildare

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4
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How did Henry try to rule the pale?

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Tried to rule it through an Englishman backed by an armed force

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5
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Who did Henry appoint as lieutenant of Ireland?

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His infant son Henry and Sir Edward Ponying as his advisor

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Which law did the irish parliament pass in 1495?

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Ponyings law

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7
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What did the Ponyings law declare?

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Irish parliament could not pass any laws without the approval of the English crown

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On top of Ponyings law what did Henry also try and impose on Ireland?

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English law

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9
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What did the strategy of ponyings law prove to be?

A

too expensive

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10
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IN 1496 an alliance of convenience was formed between Henry and who else?

A

Kildare

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Why did Kildare decide to sign the alliance?

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Realised there was no benefit in supporting the yorkist cause so he decided to serve henry loyally

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12
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Henry managed to nullify the support Kildare was giving to who?

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Pretenders simnel and warbeck

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