the crises of 1399-1405 Flashcards
why was bollingbroke able to seize power? (two reasons)
he took advantage of Richard II’s unpopularity
richard II was away crushing rebellion in Ireland
what did Henry IV famously claim he would do in his first parliament?
live off his own means
why did nobody resist Henry when he came to power?
people were happy to have Richard removed due to his tyranny
who was Edmund Mortimer and why was he a threat to henry?
he was the earl of march and someone with a stronger claim to the throne than henry due to having loose connections to edward III
what was Henry’s first action after being corronated?
reconcile with Richard II’s supporters
what was the aim of the Epiphany rising?
a plot to murder Henry and his sons
who was involved in the plot?
the earls of Huntingdon, Kent and Salisbury
why was the plot unsuccessful? (two reasons)
Henry was warned beforehand so could escape
the rebelion never gained popular support
why did henry have richard murdered?
so he wouldn’t act as a catalyst for anymore rebellions
what caused the Welsh rebellion? (two causes)
Glyndwr’s desire to destroy the lancastrian regime
a desire for Welsh independance
when did the welsh rebellion break out?
September 1400
who did the welsh capture that made the rebellion more dangerous?
Edmund Mortimer
what did the 1402 statues aim to do?
cut off food and armour supplies to wales
who led the Hotspur rebellion?
Henry Hotspur (Percy)
why was the Hotspur rebellion such a surprise to henry?
him and the Percy’s enjoyed a good relationship
what were a few of the reasons for Hotspurs rebellion? (three reasons)
financial disagreements
henry refusing to make peace with the welsh
henry refused to pay mortimers ransom
what happened at the battle of Shrewsbury?
Hotspur was killed by Henry’s army and the rebellion was crushed
when was the battle of Shrewsbury?
1403
why were relations with France difficult for henry?
he had usurped richard who was pro-french
how did disputes over Aquitaine affect trade for england?
the Hanseatic league placed restrictions on english trade in the in the baltics
why did henry seek positive relations with scotland?
because of his weak position on the throne
scotland refused positive relations with england, but how did henry respond?
he invaded scotland in 1400
why was the invasion of scotland seen as a failure?
despite reaching Edinburgh, henry never came to any significant diplomatic agreement with the scots and went home after just a month
what was the main cause for Scropes rebellion?
financial mismanagement from the crown
