relations with the nobility Flashcards
What role did the nobility play in Henry’s rule?
They helped and advised Henry, enforced royal will, and filled key offices.
What were the two methods Henry used to control the nobility?
‘Carrot’ (inducements) and ‘stick’ (sanctions).
What was one inducement Henry provided to nobles who fought against him at Bosworth?
A second chance.
What prestigious order did Henry establish?
The Order of the Garter.
What did Henry issue to show trust in the nobility?
Summons to the King’s Council.
What was the effect of Acts of Attainder on noble families?
They lost the right to possess land, causing social and economic disaster.
What were bonds and recognisances?
Written agreements where nobles paid money for past offenses or as security for future behavior.
What was required for noble retainers under Henry’s rule?
A license to keep retainers.
What significant financial penalty was imposed on Lord Burgavenny?
He was fined over £70,000.
What was the Act of Resumption of 1486?
It allowed Henry to take back former royal land.
What was the total number of Acts of Attainder reached between 1504-09?
51
What percentage of noble families were involved in bonds and recognisances?
36 out of 62 noble families.
True or False: There was little noble unrest after the defeat of Simnel.
True.
Fill in the blank: By the end of Henry’s reign, the increase in Acts of Attainder was causing _______.
disquiet.
What did some historians argue might have occurred had Henry not died in 1509?
Civil war might have broken out again.
