Henry VII: 5 - Economic Development: Trade, Exploration, Prosperity and Depression

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Who were the main exporters of finished cloth from London?

The Merchant Adventurers - reinforced London's commercial dominance

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Which other group were dominant in trade?

The Hanseatic League - a group of free cities

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Why were the Hanseatic League dominant in trade + how did this affect England?

They had trading privileges which had been reasserted in 1474 and again in 1504. Henry VII agreed to this because they agreed to offer no support to the Earl of Suffolk (Yorkist) - sacrificed English commercial interests

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When did the embargo with the Netherlands begin + when did this get lifted?

1493 - trade embargo. 1496 - Intercursus Magnus.

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Who was the main explorer of 1490s?

John Cabot

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Which areas of work were prospering in the 1490s more than any other time in the Tudor period?

Building + agricultural labourers.

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Which other group were dominant in trade?

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The Hanseatic League - a group of free cities

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Why were the Hanseatic League dominant in trade + how did this affect England?

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When did the embargo with the Netherlands begin + when did this get lifted?

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Who was the main explorer of 1490s?

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Henry VII: 5 - Economic Development: Trade, Exploration, Prosperity and Depression