How strong was the legacy that Edward IV left to Edward V in 1483? Flashcards
Strong legacy- What was the invasion that occurred in Scotland in 1482?
Capture of Berwick
Invasion of 1482
Strong legacy- What was established in traditionally lawless places to maintain law and order?
Council of the North (1472), Council of Wales and the Marches (1472)
Establishment of law and order
Strong legacy- Who was the first solvent king for over a century?
Edward V
First solvent king
Strong legacy- What made finance more efficient during this time?
Use of the chamber
Efficiency in finance
Strong legacy- How did the use of pardons affect the nobility?
Re-united the nobility
Re-unification of nobility
Strong legacy- Who was dominant in the North during Edward V’s reign?
Gloucester
Dominance in the North
Strong legacy- Who was dominant in Wales and the West during Edward V’s reign?
Rivers
Dominance in Wales and the West
Strong legacy- Who was dominant in the South West during Edward V’s reign?
Thomas Grey
Dominance in the South West
Weak legacy- What was the Treaty of Arras (1482) between?
France and Burgundy
Legacy of weak alliances
Weak legacy- What did he rely on?
Reliance on ‘power blocs’ in North, and West etc.
Weak legacy- What had not always been enforced by the authority?
Edward in Laws on retaining and maintenance
Legacy of weak governance
Weak legacy- What had caused resentment due to its use?
Benevolences
Legacy of unpopular taxation methods
Weak legacy- What was lost that caused financial strain?
The French pension
Legacy of economic loss
Weak legacy- What did Edward V’s upbringing potentially cause issues with?
Those who have quarrels with the Woodvilles
Legacy of political instability
Weak legacy- Who was seen as too strong and independent, posing a potential threat?
Gloucester
Legacy of internal power struggles
