Henry VII - Yorkist Uprisings, Simnell 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryEarly TudorsA2/A-levelOCR Created by: HarryS02Created on: 27-05-20 12:18 When was the Simnell uprising? 1486, discovered in 1487 1 of 7 Who did Simnell claim to be? Earl of Warwick, stronger claim that Henry 2 of 7 Where did Simnell gain support? Oxford, Ireland (crowned Edward IV), Margaret of Burgundy (money + 2000 mercenaries) 3 of 7 How did Henry deal with uprising? Pardoned rebels and paraded the real Earl of Warwick to prove Simnell was a pretender 4 of 7 What was Simnell's final opposition? Battle of East Stoke, 8000 men, 1487 5 of 7 Why did Simnell have limited support at the battle of Stoke? People didnt like the brutality of his Irish support, people didnt support as they were fed up with the War of the Roses 6 of 7 How did Henry win at Stoke? 3 hours to win, BUT shows country was still in opposition to his position on the throne. 7 of 7
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