Henry VII (1485-1509)

Question 1

Myths and Propaganda

Answer 1

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Question 2

-Lambert Simnel

Answer 2

-Was an orphan boy who believed he had claims to the throne through Yorkian bloodline connections and was a threat to Henry VII. Is ultimately controlled by a guy named John De La Pole, who also makes the claim that the orphan is one of the boys from the tower lul.

Question 3

Battle of Stoke

Answer 3

• (is basically the really last battle of the war of the roses).
• A big battle between A group of York conspirers against Henry VII with Lambert Simnel (orphan) as the guy they want to put in power. The conspirores lose.

Question 4

Perkin Warbeck

Answer 4

• Was another pretender that claimed to be heir to the throne and claimed to be another missing prince from the tower.
• Wasnt even english, was from flanders.
• Was paraded around euro to try and gain support to take throne but ultimately fails.

Question 5

Statute Against Liveries, 1487

Answer 5

-Henry VII passes this significant piece of legislation which made it illegal for members of nobility to raise private armies

Question 6

Yeomen of the Guard (Beefeaters)

Answer 6

• Established by Henry VII as he was constantly under threat.
• They were called beefeaters because they would eat the kings food before him to make sure it wasnt poisones.
• Were made up of peasants who received elevation by giving 100% loyalty to king.

Question 7

The Merchent Adventurers and Antwerp

Answer 7

• Merchant Adventures established and invested in by King Henry VII that helped expand and control the EXPORTED trade in England. Specifically in the wool Trade.
• Antwerp was a place in Flanders where the Merchants had established a foothold and helped

Question 8

Princess Katherine of Aragon

Answer 8

• Daughter of Isabella and Ferdinand
• Married to son Arthur of King henry VII
• Remarries Henry VIII