Tudors- Henry 7th

Question 1

Who did Henry Tudor defeat to become king?

Answer 1

Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485

Question 2

What year did Henry VII begin his reign?

Answer 2

1485

Question 3

How did Henry VII secure his position after the Battle of Bosworth?

Answer 3

Asserted authority, alienated Yorkists, removed main rival

Question 4

What significant act was passed by Parliament in November after Henry’s crowning?

Answer 4

Act of Attainder against Richard III and 28 followers

Question 5

When did Henry VII marry Elizabeth of York?

Answer 5

18th January 1486

Question 6

What was one benefit of Henry VII’s marriage to Elizabeth of York?

Answer 6

Fulfilled promise to ex-Yorkists and retained their support

Question 7

What was the date of Henry VII’s coronation?

Answer 7

30th October 1485

Question 8

What did Henry VII do to show he did not depend on Elizabeth of York for legitimacy?

Answer 8

Her coronation was not until November 1487

Question 9

What was one of the early advantages Henry VII had after becoming king?

Answer 9

Richard III’s actions had alienated many Yorkists

Question 10

What personal security measure did Henry VII implement during his reign?

Answer 10

Yeoman of the Guard as personal bodyguards

Question 11

How many children did Henry VII and Elizabeth of York have?

Answer 11

Seven children, three died young

Question 12

Fill in the blank: Henry VII called Parliament on ______.

Answer 12

7th November

Question 13

True or False: Henry VII’s reign lasted until 1509.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

What was one of Henry VII’s strategies to deal with immediate threats?

Answer 14

Attempted to deal with threats quickly and decisively

Question 15

What was the significance of Henry VII’s extravagant coronation ceremony?

Answer 15

No expense spared to assert his royal authority

Question 16

What was a challenge to Henry VII’s rule after his accession?

Answer 16

Rebellions and claims to the throne

Question 17

How far were the circumstances of Henry VII’s accession a hindrance to his rule?

Answer 17

Difficulties in establishing legitimacy due to contested claim

Question 18

Why did the nobility need to be controlled?

Answer 18

nobles still owned large lands that came with power, Henry needed governance advice after his time in exile and nobles often had private armies

Question 19

What sanctions did Henry use on the nobility?

Answer 19

Bonds and Recognisances (36/62 families), Acts of Attainder, limited retainers and feudal dues

Question 20

How did Henry change central government?

Answer 20

Henry included some lesser landowners for expertise in property law and administration (e.g. Dudley and Bray), he set up smaller committees (e.g. Council Learned in Law)

Question 21

what were some features of Henry’s local governement?

Answer 21

he paid officials to enforce laws so relied on noble support, developed the JPs position

Question 22

features of parliament during Henry’s reign

Answer 22

only called 7 times during his reign, used for law and order, parliamentary sessions were rare and short

Question 23

how much did Henry make from crown lands by 1509?

Answer 23

£42,000

Question 24

why did Henry want to end wars?

Answer 24

because of the context surrounding the Wars of the Roses and the Hundred Years War

Question 25

was Brittany a threat?

Answer 25

yes but only if it becomes allies with France as it would give coastal access to France

Question 26

was France a threat?

Answer 26

yes- militarily and financially was a huge threat, and geographically due to the 'Auld Alliance' with Scotland

Question 27

was Scotland a threat?

Answer 27

yes due to the alliance with France and because of the constant border raids