Pious, weak militarily, weak physically and mentally, did not opt to take part in social norms of medieval kings such as hunting, jousting and fashion.
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What were some of the problems that Henry faced early on?
he had a difficult task to follow on from the success of his father, his father had left him with huge debt from campaigns in France, Henry was only 9 months old when he became king of England and France which meant regencies would be needed in both.
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What year was the Treaty of Tours?
1444
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Give 3 terms of the Treaty of Tours
2 year truce with France, Henry to marry Margaret of Anjou with no dowry, England were to surrender Maine
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Give some traits of Margaret of Anjou
ferocious, vengeful, cared about her sons future Prince Edward.
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What battles had the Duke of Suffolk fought in under Henry V
Agincourt, Rouen, Harfleur.
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Why was Suffolk unpopular?
He had negotiated to unpopular Tours, he had been seen to be using royal patronage and manipulating the weak personality of the king to better his won position, he was part of the weak financial government $370,000 in debt 1450.
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When did Suffolk die?
1450
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What is Suffolk an example of?
'over-mighty' subject
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How did Suffolk die?
he was on a ship to the low countries and was intercepted by a ship and taken prisoner where the sailors beheaded him under judicial murder.
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explain problem with Suffolks body washing up on Kent shore.
The people of Kent felth that they would be blamed and that Lord Saye and William Crowmer would attempt complete destruction of the region.
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what reasons were there for Cades rebellion
rebels were motivated by the high taxation at the time which was funding an unsuccessful war, Somerset, Suffolk and other advisers were criticised for taking advantage of the weak king ('over-mighty' subjects)
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What did Henry do in attempt to appease the mob?
He had Lord Saye arressted and put in the Tower.
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What was an estimated size of the Cades 'army'?
46,000
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What were some of the complaints that the rebels made?
Duke of York should be in a higher position as some of the men in these positions were weaker than him, the king should remove the 'evil councillors' such as Saye, Aiscough and others, there was financial mismanagement.
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What revolt was similar yet better suppressed than Cades?
Peasants revolt 1381
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What were some of the problems that Henry faced early on?
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he had a difficult task to follow on from the success of his father, his father had left him with huge debt from campaigns in France, Henry was only 9 months old when he became king of England and France which meant regencies would be needed in both.
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