The Nobility

The nobility:

In hopes of keeping the nobilities loyalty he would treat the nobility well. threatened by their influence - war of the roses ment that many nobels had their own personal armies and had more power. Henry had to lower their power to below themselves. 

2 principle factors - to stop usurpers, and create stability

Used a "carrot on a stick" approach - offering a combination of rewards and punishments like a mule and a carrot.

Rewards:

• Patronage: positions of power, titles and…