Henry VII - Securing the sucession

Question 1

What was Henry’s chief priority

Answer 1

Securing the succession

Question 2

What did Henry need to do in regards to securing the succession

Answer 2

Secure the kingdom at home and find allies abroad

Have a male heir, (Arthur and HEnry) who would have to marry and have children of their own

Question 3

What Yorkists were alive in 1485 that had a strong claim to the throne

Answer 3

1. Edward, Earl of Warwick
2. John De La Pole, Earl of Lincoln

Question 4

What did Henry do with Edward, Earl of Warwick

Answer 4

Sent him to the tower of London. He remained here until 1499, when he was executed for conspiring escape with Warbeck

Question 5

What did Henry do with John De La Pole, Earl of Lincoln

Answer 5

Invited him to join the government and became a member of the King’s council.

He remained loyal until 1487 when he fled and joined Simnel. He died at the Battle of Stoke

Question 6

How did Henry go about securing the succession abroad

Answer 6

By proclaiming a defensive foreign policy

Henry used diploamcy to conclude treaties with Brittany, France, Spain and Scotland. In each treaty Henry made sure that the terms included no support of Henry’s enemies

Question 7

How did Henry use marriage alliances to secure the succession

Answer 7

Henry binded Spain and Scotland into a closer union with England.

It caused a personal connection in the Tudor dynasty and made it their personal interest to ensure Tudor survival.

Question 8

What were the two treaties that outlined marriage alliances

Answer 8

1. Treaty of Medina Del Campo - Arthuer and Catherine of Aragon
2. Treaty of Ayton - Margaret to James IV