Warbeck Flashcards
What countries did Warbeck receive support from
Scotland, France, Burgundy
What happened with Warbeck and France
Charles welcomes Warbeck and approximately 100 English Yorkists went with him. However due to Treaty of Etaples, he had to go
What happened with Warbeck and Burgundy
gave supporters. Recognised Warbeck as Duke of York
However Henry threatened her by a trade embargo
What happened with Warbeck and Scot
James gave him refuge and cousin in marriage as well as a pension.
Funded a Scottish invasion however did not take advantage of Cornish rebellion and failed to gather support south of the border.
What did Henry do with Scotland
Treaty of Ayton and accepted offer of daughter in marriage (better for Scotland’s survival)
What happened to William Stanley
betrayed Henry. Important as he was Chamberlain so betrayal made Henry fear as nobility could plot. Was executed
How did Warbeck threaten Spanish Alliance
Spain would not be willing to send cath of Aragon to a challenged monarch
How did Henry overcome challenge from Warbeck (3)
Stregenthed own position as King (Arthur)
Foreign alliances (treaties)
More resources despite Warbeck’s foreign attraction.
How was Henry overcame Warbeck (punishment)
Punishments and rewards for Nobility e.g. Edward Courtenay was well rewarded but Stanley executed
Used acts of Attainder to punish conspirers
Bonds and recognisees to make nobility obey
What were bonds
written agreement to guarantee good behaviour
pay money if they broke
What were recognisance
where someone had to pay certain amount of money if they broke law and had to get a vouch from family or friends
How did Warbeck pose a threat (4)
- Foreign support
- Forcing King into series of negotiations
- Nobility joining him and
- Cornwall tax revolts
How did Warbeck not show threat (4)
- No army/battle
- Henry more experienced
- Henry having more control over nobility and diplomatic relations
- No English support
