Wars of the Roses 2 - Henry IV 1399-1413

Question 1

When did Henry IV usurp the throne?

Answer 1

1399

Question 2

When was the Epiphany Rising?

Answer 2

1400

Question 3

When did Richard II die?

Answer 3

1400

Question 4

When did Henry IV invade Scotland and why?

Answer 4

1400 - because the King of Scots refused to recognise the validity of his usurpation

Question 5

When was the Welsh Rebellion?

Answer 5

1400-09

Question 6

When was the alliance with the King of Portugal?

Answer 6

1400

Question 7

When was Sir Edmund Mortimer captured?

Answer 7

1402

Question 8

When were the statutes against Wales?

Answer 8

1402

Question 9

When was the Battle of Homildon Hill?

Answer 9

1402

Question 10

When did the English fleet go to Aquitaine?

Answer 10

1402

Question 11

When did Henry IV marry Joan of Brittany?

Answer 11

1402

Question 12

When did Henry IV’s daughter Blanche marry?

Answer 12

1402

Question 13

Who did Henry IV’s daughter Blanche marry?

Answer 13

The heir to the King of Romans

Question 14

When was the alliance with the King of Castile?

Answer 14

1402

Question 15

When was Hotspur’s rebellion and the Battle of Shrewsbury?

Answer 15

1403

Question 16

When were the French naval attacks?

Answer 16

1404

Question 18

When were Hanseatic Trade League restrictions?

Answer 18

1405

Question 18

When was Scrope’s Rebellion?

Answer 18

1405

Question 18

When were French troops sent to Wales?

Answer 18

1405

Question 18

When was the Battle of Bramham Moor?

Answer 18

1408

Question 19

When was Long Parliament?

Answer 19

1406

Question 19

When did Henry IV’s daughter Phillipa marry?

Answer 19

1406

Question 19

Who did Henry IV’s daughter Phillipa marry?

Answer 19

King of Norway, Sweden and Denmark

Question 19

When did Henry IV die?

Answer 19

1413

Question 19

What was the Battle of Bramham Moor?

Answer 19

The defeat of Northumberland’s rebellion

Question 19

What did Henry IV set precedent for?

Answer 19

For ‘over-mighty subjects’ to oust the king

Question 19

When did Henry IV’s son led the council?

Answer 19

1406-11

Question 19

Who was involved in the Epiphany Rising?

Answer 19

Earl of Huntingdon
Earl of Kent
Earl of Salisbury
Sir Thomas Despenser

Question 19

Who made the tri-partite structure to split Wales and rule separately?

Answer 19

Glyndwr, Sir Edmund Mortimer and the Earl of Northumberland

Question 19

Who were the other possible kings during Henry IV’s reign?

Answer 19

Richard II (until 1400) and Edmund Mortimer (5th Earl of March)

Question 20

Which noble rebelled with Hotspur in 1403?

Answer 20

Earl of Worcester

Question 21

When was Henry IV challenged to combat by the Duke of Orleans?

Answer 21

1402-3

Question 22

Why were there challenges from France?

Answer 22

Richard II’s widow was returned without her dowry, the English held lands in Aquitaine and the French sent troops to support Glyndwr

Question 23

How many accusations were made against Richard II in parliament and when?

Answer 23

In 1399, there were 39 accusations made against him

Question 24

Why was Henry IV’s son make him a particularly good choice for King?

Answer 24

Prince Henry was increasingly active and had good military leadership. E.g. Battle of Shrewsbury in 1403, he led the council from 1406-11 and led campaigns in Wales

Question 25

How did Henry IV secure his position as king?

Answer 25

1) Diplomacy (his marriage and his daughter’s marriages)
2) Heir (Prince Henry)
3) His Lancastrian Affinity and noble support (e.g. the Percys)
4) Custody and treatment of the Earl of March (treated him well, showing loyalty)
5) Fears of another child monarch
6) Promised parliament to live of his own