Henry vii consolidation of power

Question 1

Battle of Bosworth pros

Answer 1

• Richard III was unpopular, many welcomed new leader
• Most of main Yorkists killed, opportunity to establish new dynasty
• Henry proved himself as strong military leader
• Henry dated reign day before the battle

Question 2

Battle of Bosworth cons

Answer 2

• Henry was one of many usurpers during war of roses
• Henry lived abroad until 14, many seen him as a foreigner
• Claims were only maternal
• Descended from someone born out of wedlock
• Still some Yorkists with stronger claims

Question 3

Sanctions to Nobility

Answer 3

• 1504 retaining act, introduces fines for illegal retaining
• Fuedal dues, Henry receives money from noble marriages profits from wordships and marriages increases from £350 to £6000
• 1486 Act of resumption recovered all crown properties given away during the war

Question 4

Rewards to Nobility

Answer 4

• Patronage, rewarded those who proved themselves loyal; Jasper Tudor became Duke of Bedford
• Order of Garter, gave prestige 37 given out
• King’s council, allowed nobles to voice ideas to king
• Great council, allowed meetings in emergency times to voice opinions

Question 5

Lambert Simnel threat

Answer 5

• passed as Earl of Warwick
• Margaret of Burgundy sent out 2000 mercenaries to Ireland lead by strong military leader
• Crowned as King of Ireland in 1487
• Earl of Lincoln supported

Question 6

Lambert Simnel suppression

Answer 6

• Battle of Stoke: half of Lincoln’s 8000 men killed
• 28 supporting nobles attained and had estates confiscated
• Enhanced wealth from new estates and set out dread

Question 7

How Henry established dynasty

Answer 7

• Married EoY 1485

- Birth of Arthur 1486