M 1. Henry VII Consolidation of power

Question 1

What was the War of the roses and how did it end?

Answer 1

It was a war between to houses the Yorkist (white and the Lancastrian’s (red). It ended after the Battle of Bosworth when Henry Tudor (VII) defeated Richard III with the help of Sir William Stanley Richards ally but Henrys Step Father. This united the 2 houses.

Question 2

Who was Henry VII (Tudor)?

Answer 2

He was a the last Lancastrian claimant through his mothers side of the family and grew up in Brittany as he was in exile from Richard.

Question 3

What ways did he consolidate his power by strengthening his claim to the throne?

Answer 3

• he arranged for his coronation before his first parliament meeting so he already had authority over them.
• he married Elizabeth of York strengthening his claim to the throne and united the two Houses

Question 4

How did he consolidate power by strengthening the monarchy

Answer 4

• had a son Arthur who was his heir to the throne
• Acts of Attainder which took land from disloyal nobles
• tonnage and poundage which were tariffs on imports and exports

Question 5

How did he consolidate his power by punishing traitors?

Answer 5

• he predated his reign to before the battle of Bosworth so anyone that fought against him were deemed as traitors

Question 6

How did he consolidate his power by removing rivals and rewarding support?

Answer 6

• he publicly rewarded support
• gave supporters official titles
• gave out 11 knighthoods
• He imprisoned the earl of Warwick and earl of York his biggest threats with the strongest claim to the thrown (princes in the tower who Perkin Warbeck pretends to be)