How did Henry control the nobility and was he effective?

Question 1

Limit the number of new lords

Answer 1

Fewer nobles meant that they were easier to control, which in turn also helped him to control the people as it meant bastard feudalism was more under his influence. On top of that it made being a lord more prestigious which meant those who were chose as a lord felt indebted to Henry. Therefore this was

Question 2

Acts of Attainder

Answer 2

Started of November 1485, this allowed Henry to take the land and wealth of Lords for being disobedient to the crown.

Question 3

Nobles needed Henry’s permission to marry

Answer 3

This helped control the nobles a, at the time marriage was a big and religious thing in which most Lords was expected to undergo. Therefore, since they needed Henrys permission, this encouraged them to keep in line and support Henry so that he may grant their wish to become married.