how did henry vii consolidate power?

Question 1

parliament

Answer 1

Declared the kings title on 15th of September
Act of Attainders which increased Henry’s income and ensured loyalty

Question 2

marriage to elizabeth of york

Answer 2

18th January 1486- this helped henry gain support from yorkist and was a symbol of unity for the two warring houses: lancastrian’s and yorkists

Question 3

Delaying Elizabeth’s coronation

Answer 3

-Showed how his claim to the throne was within his own right rather than using Elizabeth to claim it
-Delayed to 25th November 1487

Question 4

tudor propaganda

Answer 4

-Named his son arthur after king arthur who was known to be a legendary protector and ensured his son was born in winchester, a place with strong arthurian links.
-Declared the beaufort family as legitimate
-Used symbol of red rose of lancaster balanced with the white rose of york- a symbol of reconciliation between the two opposing sides
-Presented himself as reputable: in the BoB he fought under the red dragon of the welsh kings, he comes from a descent of ancient kings who fought against Saxon invaders.

Question 5

pre-dated his reign

Answer 5

-Pre-dated his reign to 21 August 1485, to turn his opponents into traitors + deal with them harshly