The defeat of Warbeck and his Scottish and Cornish allies

Question 1

Why was there an uprising in Scotland and Cornwall?

Answer 1

The main issue was the raising of taxation for an expedition to Scotland, which far exceeded the burden placed on the rest of the country.

Cornwall came out in revolt.
They wanted to punish the Councillors who had passed the taxation.
However, the Cornish rebels did not have support from London or Kent

Question 2

How did Henry react to the Cornish Uprising?

Answer 2

Henry led his army to Blackheath, where the rebel camp was surrounded and overcome on 17 June 1497.
Pardons were granted three days after the Battle of Blackheath.

Question 3

What did James and Warbeck plan?

Answer 3

Warbeck was to lead an expedition to Cornwall, James IV was to conduct a new invasion in the North.

However, by the time James IV had completed his preparations, the Cornish revolt had been suppressed by H7

Question 4

When did Warbeck lose his support from James and leave Scotland?

Answer 4

Truce of Ayton 1497

Warbeck left Scotland on 6 July 1497 having been rejected by James I who now found that the Pretender was damaging his international reputation.

The Scottish King realised that his best interests would be served by reaching a truce with England, and one of the conditions that he withdrew his protection of Warbeck.

Question 5

When did Henry Warbeck?

Answer 5

Henry trapped Warbeck in Taunton
Warbeck was taken to Taunton Castle, where he confessed his pretence in front of Henry VII on 5 October.
Warbeck was then used as a propaganda tool by Henry and was paraded through London, as well as accompanying the king on his progresses.