Henry 7th key events Flashcards
(13 cards)
Q: What happened at the Battle of Bosworth, and why was it significant?
A: Henry Tudor defeated Richard III, ending Plantagenet rule; began Tudor dynasty.
Q: Why did Henry VII have his coronation before Parliament met?
A: To assert his claim came from victory, not Parliament’s grant; reinforced legitimacy.
Q: How did Henry’s marriage to Elizabeth of York help his reign?
A: United Lancaster and York claims; reduced dynastic opposition.
Q: What was the Lovell and Stafford uprising?
A: Early Yorkist rising; easily suppressed, showed Henry’s control.
Q: What did Simnel’s rebellion involve?
A: Simnel impersonated Earl of Warwick; defeated at Battle of Stoke, last major Yorkist battle.
Q: Why was the Treaty of Medina del Campo important?
A: Cemented Anglo-Spanish alliance; agreed marriage of Arthur to Catherine.
Q: What caused the Yorkshire Rebellion?
A: Anger at tax for Brittany campaign; killed Earl of Northumberland.
Q: What sparked the Cornish Rebellion, and what was its outcome?
A: Taxes for Scottish defense; rebels marched to London, defeated at Blackheath.
Q: How did Warbeck’s rebellion threaten Henry?
A: Claimed to be Richard of York; gained foreign support; major dynastic threat.
Q: How did the Treaty of Etaples strengthen Henry?
A: France agreed to pay pension and stop supporting Warbeck; secured Henry’s throne.
Q: What was Intercursus Magnus, and why important?
A: Trade agreement with Burgundy; ended embargo, boosted English economy.
Q: How did Arthur’s death impact Henry’s plans?
A: Endangered succession; led to negotiating Catherine’s marriage to Prince Henry.
Q: Why was Margaret’s marriage to James IV significant?
A: Strengthened peace with Scotland; paved way for future Union of the Crowns.
