How did Henry VII control his nobility

Question 1

What policy did Henry VII use

Answer 1

carrot and stick

Question 2

What was the carrot and stick policy?

Answer 2

It was a set of forms of inducements and sanctions that were set up to control and gain power over the nobility, whilst ensuring their loyalty and support

Question 3

What where benefits Henry VII could give

Answer 3

• order of the garter
• kings council
• royal patronage

Question 4

Why did Henry give out the order of the garter

Answer 4

Every noble wanted the order of the garter but Henry didn’t have to give anything away for it

Question 5

King’s Council

Answer 5

Kings closest advisors.

Most meetings attended by small inner circle

Question 6

Royal Patronage

Answer 6

giving out land, titles and privileges to nobles that supported Henry

Question 7

Purpose of act of attainder

Answer 7

• could condemn a noble for treason in his absence

- used as a justification for Henry to confiscate Yorkist land

Question 8

purpose of bonds and recognisances

Answer 8

• Squeezed income out of the nobles - less money lessened their power
• At the mercy of Henry if they failed to pay their debts thus the power balance tipped in Henry’s favour

Question 9

Purpose of controlling titles

Answer 9

• prevented any noble from being to powerful - no kingmaker

- Could punish Yorkist families for rebelling against him - duchy of Buckingham