Henrys Consolidation Of Power And The Threats He Faced

Question 1

When was the battle of bosworth

Answer 1

22nd August 1485

Question 2

What did Henry do to the date of battle of bosworth in the records book

Answer 2

He moved it to one day prior so he could prosecute any of those who fought against him in the battle as people who had committed treason (punishable by death)

Question 3

What did Henry do before he called parliament and why

Answer 3

He corenated himself on the 30th October before calling parliament so that no one thought parliament made him king which made his reign more legitimate

Question 4

Why did Henry get a papal dispensation

Answer 4

So he could marry Elizabeth of York merging the Lancastrian’s and Yorkists

Question 5

When did Henry marry Elizabeth of York

Answer 5

18th janruary 1486

Question 6

Why did Henry go to York on a royal succession

Answer 6

Henry wanted to go to York as it was a notoriously rebellious area
He wanted to prove to them he was their king and try to simmer down their hatred to him