Tudor Practice Question 1 Flashcards
(5 cards)
The Ambition of Richard Duke of York was the main reason for instability in England in the Years 1450 to 1461
Assess the Validity of this view
Edward IVs failure to consolidate his position as King in the Years 1461 to 1469 was due to his own mistakes
Assess the validity of this view
The baronial wars of 1483 to 1487 brought about suprisingly little change to the social and economic condition of the people of England
Assess the validity of this view
How far were dynastic and personal aims the main influences in shaping Tudor foreign policy?
Arguments in agreement and as a challenge may include the following:
In support of the question:
Securing the dynasty was important, especially for Henry VII, because of the Tudor usurpation.
Personal aims were more important for Monarchs such as Henry VIII who wanted glory or Mary who wanted to restore Catholicism
Securing dynastic alliances was important - consider marriages with Spain and Scotland
Dynastic security was the main aim by ensuring the Channel coast was not controlled by an enemy
Personal aims such as avoiding war or embarking on war were important
In challenge to the question:
England was not a major power and policy was reactive
A shortage of money was the main influence and the impact of the failure of the Amicable Grant, or the availability of the funds following the Dissolution.
Securing the border with Scotland was the main aim
Securing trade was the main aim because of the implications of a trade crisis
