Significance of Threats (Simnel+Warbeck)

Question 1

How did the (nobility/domestic) pose a threat during Simnel’s rebellion

Answer 1

Earl of Kildare and Henry Percy the Earl of Northumberland did not support Henry; clearly Ricardian loyalties remained, and Henry had not been able to fully secure his claim by 1487

Question 2

What was a (nobility/domestic) reason for Simnel’s rebellion to be significant

Answer 2

Henry was on the throne for small amount of time showed Henry how unsettled his kingship was, that the country was unsettled and that his hold on the throne was fragile.

Question 3

What were (nobility/domestic) reasons for Simnel’s rebellion not being significant

Answer 3

Mercenaries were paid to fight, so did not have much loyalty to Simnel.

Lack of support supporters did not flock to support rebels at Stoke, despite the fact the North was a traditional Yorkist stronghold.

Question 4

What were (foreign support) reasons for Simnel’s rebellion to be significant

Answer 4

Support from Ireland Yorkist stronghold, 1487 Earl of Kildare arranges for Simnel’s coronation in Dublin; shows peoples’ willingness to remove Henry’s kingship.

Margaret provides refuge for De la Pole and supports Simnel’s rebellion by providing 2000 mercenaries. Also, Henry slow to realise threat from de la Pole e.g. involves him in council meetings; doesn’t recognise the threat.