Problems Edward Faced When He Became King Flashcards
What had happened with Simon de Montfort between Henry and Edward?
Henry was defeated by Simon and an army of barons at Lewes. Henry has even been captured.
However, Edward gained revenge by defeating de Montfort at the battle of Evesham and putting Henry back on the throne
How were barons treated harshly at first?
Henry gave the lands of 316 rebels to 133 individuals who had supported him which prolonged the rebellion
How did Edward approach more merciful?
Some rebels were forgiven if they down their arms.
Most were allowed to buy back their land by redemption - this could cost from two - seven years income.
Money to pay this could be borrowed from King or Jewish money lenders.
Why was this in Edwards favour?
Because it made a lot of barons hugely in-debt to him so he could ensure support from them and if he needed money, he could ask for all their debt to be paid at once
Why was crusading a problem during Henry’s reign?
Henry never had enough money to go on crusade or wasn’t in a string position to leave the country
He soon saw a crusade, however, that looked like it could restore the country and he could get some barons to go with Prince Edward.
This didn’t work
Why is crusading a lot more stable with Edward?
Edward went on a crusade in 1270.
Not many people accompanied him but the fact that he was able to go on crusade at all showed that the country had become a lot more stable
Why was their s problem wth taxation and parliament in Henry’s reign?
Henry requested a lot of taxes to pay for his crusades: Managed to get 1/20th if I come to pay for his son’s crusade.
However these taxes were only granted if Henry acted on some grievances parliament brought onto him.
There still wasn’t enough money for the crusade anyway.
What did Edward do to get money?
He borrowed from King Philip of France and the Pope
How did Henry make peace with wales?
In the Treaty of Montgomery 1267, Henry recognised that Llwelyn ap Gruffudd was the Prince of Wales, providing he paid homage to Henry.
What was an indication that royal authority was secured?
Although Edward was on a crusade when his dad died, he didn’t rush home to be crowned ( came back in two years!) which shows that Edward believed the country was in a string position
How had Edward had a difficult relationship with his father?
Henry barely ever gave land to Edward which left him short of money.
Edward was always asking for money or control and even slides with his Father’s opponents
