Yorkist Challenge

Question 1

Who did Lambert Simnel claim to be?

Answer 1

The Earl of Warwick

Question 2

Where was Simnel able to raise support?

Answer 2

• The Yorkist stronghold of Oxford
• He was crowned Edward VI in Ireland
• He received money and 2000 mercenaries from Margaret of Burgandy

Question 3

How did Henry attempt to deal with the rebels in Simnel’s rebellion and what eventually happened?

Answer 3

• He offered the rebels a pardon and paraded the real Earl of Warwick in London.
• Ultimately, Henry’s men won at the Battle of Stoke

Question 4

Why did Simnel’s rising fail to gain widespread support?

Answer 4

Ordinary people may have been fed up with the chaos of the Wars of the Roses or may have disliked the Irish force which accompanied Simnel as they had a reputation for brutality.

Question 5

How was the Battle of Stoke similar to the Battle of Bosworth?

Answer 5

• A weak claimant had been able to attract support and bring the king to battle.
• Many of Henry’s men held back from fighting until the outcome appeared clear which had not been obvious from the start as the mercenaries were experienced.

Question 6

Who did Warbeck claim to be and why did this claim make it difficult for Henry?

Answer 6

• Richard, Duke of York.

* He was supposedly murdered in the Tower, so Henry could not parade the real Richard around.

Question 7

What was Warbeck’s geographical journey?

Answer 7

Ireland -> France -> Flanders -> Deal -> Ireland -> Scotland -> Ireland -> Exeter/Taunton