Historical judgement of Henry VII's reign Flashcards
Henry had made
good decisions, particularly in his early days - his marriage was one and having Parliament legitimise his claim was another
he avoided
costly foreign wars and focused on establishing his dynasty
the link with Spain through his son’s marriage, marked the acceptance of England on the European stage
the economy
was ordered - he only had to demand money from parliament due to rebellions
his personality
was key to survival - he recognised plots early and took action quickly
he had superb qualities as a King and was a statesman of real political cunning
skill in battle
Bosworth and Stoke marked him out as a king with real authority
his own
efficiency and thoroughness were legendary. He set the tone for a government geared to his own will
he was lucky
he had no real opponents when he acceded to the thrown
he also died at the right time, as there may have been a rebellion over his increased monetary punishments of the nobility
he left the crown
solvent - a stable base for his son, who would leave the country bankrupt
he created a
stable diplomatic order for England and Wales, especially through the Spanish alliance
the unhappiness of the nobility
was a problem for his son. He overestimated the threat the posed during his reign, driven by an intense fear, given how he’d ascended the throne, that they would overthrow him
by 1509
he was deeply unpopular, but he had achieved his aim of stability
