H7 Society Flashcards
when was the Yorkshire rebellion
1489
What caused the Yorkshire rebellion
Extraordinary taxation to fund the British campaign in Brittany
What was significant in the Yorkshire rebellion
Rebels murdered the Earl of Northumberland, they were able to as his retainers deserted him as punishment for deserting Richard III at the battle of Bosworth
When was the Cornish rebellion
1497
What caused the Cornish rebellion
Extraordinary taxation for the campaign against Scotland
What was significant about the Cornish rebellion
15,000 people
Perkin Warbeck attempted to exploit it
Rebels were able to march all the way to London only being stopped at Blackheath
What happened after the Cornish rebellion
The rebellion was crushed by Lord Daubney
rebel leaders were executed
Peace with Scotland was made
Henry was cautious about entering further foreign conflicts
how many people were part of the peerage
50-60
How did Henry rely to control the North East
Earl of Northumberland
what is retaining
wealthy magnates recruiting knights and gentlemen to serve them as administrators, accounts or for military purposes
When were the acts against retaining
1487 and 1504
Why did Henry want to limit retaining
could be used to bring influence on others in a court case or used against the crown
Gave the nobility military power
1504 retaining law
licenses for retaining could be sought
what could bishops and abbots of larger religious houses do
Sit on the house of lords
How did Henry use his power as the leader of the church in England
Appoint Bishops whose administrative competence was valued more than their spirituality e.g. John Morton and Richard Fox
