Measures to secure throne

Question 1

What was one way in which he secured his throne (calender)

Answer 1

Dated official beginning of his reign from day before Bosworth. Meant that Richard would be declared traitors = money to crown by act of attainder

Question 2

What was one way in which he secured his throne (parliament)

Answer 2

Arranged for coronation for 30 October. Week before meeting of parliament - shows Chosen by God

Question 3

One way in which he secured throne (dynastically)

Answer 3

Married Elizabeth of York - united two houses of York especially when having an male Heir (Lancaster and Yorkist blood)

Question 4

One way in which he secured throne (foreign)

Answer 4

Secured support of the Pope and the Kings of France and Spain, who recognised the legitimacy of his Kingship

Question 5

One way in which he did (legally)

Answer 5

Abolished the Titulus Regis and declared that children of Ed and Elizabeth Woodville that kids were illegitimate

Question 6

How did Henry REWARD his supporters to secure the throne

Answer 6

He made Sir Thomas Lovell who resisted Richard treasurer and Sir William Stanley was given the trusted position of Lord Chamberlain of the Royal Household.