consolidation of power Flashcards
aims of henry when consolidating his power (37 cards)
What was Henry’s maternal claim to the throne ?
His mother was a direct descendant of Edward III by the marriage of his third son John of Gaunt.
What was Henry’s paternal claim to the throne
His father, Edmund Tudor, was the half nephew of Henry VI
How many troops did Henry have at the Battle of Bosworth ?
5000-6000
How did Henry VII come to power ?
At the Battle of Bosworth, Richard III was killed.
Give the 4 aims that Henry had when consolidating his power
1) establishing his own dynasty
2) securing loyalty
3) dealing with possible threats
4) gain recognition of his position
Give the way in which Henry achieved his aim when consolidating power of establishing his own dynasty
His Wife, Elizabeth of York, gave birth to 7 children, three of which made it to adulthood.
Who were Henry’s 3 children who made it to adulthood ?
1) Prince Arthur
2) Princess Margaret
3) Prince Henry
How did the Birth of Henry’s children secure the tudor dynasty ?
It ensured a line of succession
Give the 2 ways in which Henry Dalt with possible threats as he was consolidating power
1) Predated his reign to the day before the Battle of Bosworth
2) Henry also dealt with key Yorkists who posed an immediate threat
How did Predating his reign to the 21st August (day before Battle of Bosworth) help Henry to consolidate his power ?
It made anyone who fought against him at the Battle fo bosworth a traitor and so they could be at risk of an act of attainder.
Give an example of a Yorkist who had an act of attainder passed against him due to the predation of Henry’s reign.
Lord Lovell’s properties were confiscated as he was one of Richard III’s closest allies.
Give the 4 Yorkists Henry dealt with when he came to power due to them being a key threat.
1) Earl of Warwick (10 years old)
2) John De La Pole (earl of Lincoln)
3) Duke of Suffolk (father of the earl of Lincholn)
4) Earl of Surrey (Thomas Howard)
5) Earl of Northumberland (Henry Percy)
Why was the Earl of Warwick a key threat to Henry’s consolidation of power ?
He was a nephew of Richard III and a possible claimant to the throne
How did Henry deal with the threat of the earl of Warwick ?
the 10 year old was sent to the Tower of London where he lived in comfort.
Why was John De La Pole/ the Earl of Lincholn a threat for Henry ?
This is because he was a nephew of Richard III and was a named as his heir to the throne
How did Henry deal with the threat of John De La Pole/ the Earl of Lincholn ?
the Earl of Lincholn was invited to join the King’s council after he professed loyalty to King Henry VII.
How was the Duke of Suffolk (John De La Pole’s father) a key threat to Henry’s consolidation of power ?
Although he was not personally a threat to Henry, his Yorkist bloodline and ambitions sons, John and Edmund De La Pole meant that he was perceived as a key threat to Henry.
How did Henry deal with the threat of the Duke of Suffolk (John De La Pole’s father) ?
He professed loyalty to Henry and he to was invited to join the King’s council.
How was the earl of Surrey a key threat to Henry VII ?
He fought for Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth
How did Henry deal with the threat of the Earl of Surrey ?
Henry imprisoned Thomas Howard (the Earl of Surrey) until 1489 when he was released because Henry was satisfied by his loyalty.
How was Henry Percy (Earl of Northumberland) a key threat to Henry ?
This is because he was good friends with Richard III and had significant power in the North of England
How did Henry deal with the threat of Henry Percy ?
Henry VII imprisoned Henry Percy until late 1485 when he was released and given control of the North of England as the Earl of Northumberland remaining loyal.
How did Henry achieve his aim of securing loyalty as he consolidated his power ?
He did this by rewarding key supporters of his after the Battle of Bosworth.
How many knighthoods did Henry reward to his key supporters after the battle of Bosworth as a way of ensuring loyalty ?
11
