Following the battle of Bosworth on 22nd August 1485
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Who was it Henry VII overthrew in order to obtain the crown?
Richard III
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What was it essential for Henry to do?
Consolidate his power by establishing his dynasty and ensuring his rivals were dealt with firmly.
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How did Henry have a claim to the throne?
Through his mother Margaret Beaufort. The line came from John of Gaunt's third wife; their son had been born before their marriage and was therefore illegitimate.
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Who declared Henry VII King of England on the battlefield?
Lord Stanley
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How come Henry VII was so easily excepted by the public?
Richard III had become an object of suspicion after the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower and his usurpation of his brothers son.
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Where did Henry live in order to avoid Edward IV?
Henry lived as a fugitive in the Duchy of Brittany from the age of 14.
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What is the quote by Geoffrey Elton about Henry VII's economy?
He was not, however, a miser; where it served his purpose he spent money freely, and he saved and extorted only in the interests of the crown.
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When and why did Henry backdate his reign?
Henry backdated his reign to the 21st August 1485, so anyone who fought for the Yorkist's could be designated a traitor.
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Henry publicly rewarded many of his supporters for example he gave out .... knighthoods?
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Who was Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster?
Sir Reginald Bray
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Who was made Chamberlain of the Household?
Sir William Stanley
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When was the coronation and why was it important to do it then?
30th October, before the meeting with Parliament on the 7th November, to show he had hereditary right not just Parliament sanction.
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What helped Henry raise money but Yorkist's having to forfeit their property to the crown?
Acts of Attainder.
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What is tonnage and poundage?
The right to raise revenue for the whole reign from imports and exports.
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What did Parliament grant Henry?
The customs revenues of tonnage and poundage for life.
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When did Henry marry Elizabeth of York?
January 1486
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When was Prince Arthur born?
September 1489
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What is a Parliamentary sanction?
An official confirmation of a law given by Parliament as the acclaimed body of the state.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Who was it Henry VII overthrew in order to obtain the crown?
Back
Richard III
Card 3
Front
What was it essential for Henry to do?
Back
Card 4
Front
How did Henry have a claim to the throne?
Back
Card 5
Front
Who declared Henry VII King of England on the battlefield?
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