How did Henry VII secure the throne

Question 1

Why did Henry VII predate his reign

Answer 1

To legitimise the fact that the Yorkists where committing treason and thus their lands could be taken off them

Question 2

Why did Henry marry Elizabeth of York?

Answer 2

To unite the houses of Lancaster and York to further legitimise Henry’s claim to the throne

Question 3

Why did Henry have two sons

Answer 3

• Needed a backup

Question 4

Henry’s success in securing the throne

Answer 4

• left it in a stable position for his son
• Could have a backup in Henry
• the Tudor throne was seen as a combination between the Lancastrian and the Yorkist houses

Question 5

Henry’s failure in securing the throne

Answer 5

• Arthur had died meaning that he had to rely on a secondary less educated heir