-started after false reports of Earl of Warwick's death, some Yorkists weren't convinced and didn't support
-Henry could parade the real Earl
-Simnel was crowned king which added legitimacy
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LS- Timing
-early in Henry's reign, he hadn't established himself fully yet
-short lived February- June 1487
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LS- Support
-Margaret got 2,000 German mercenaries led by Martin Schwartz
-rebels raised Irish support which could be used as a launching pad
-Henry Percy didn't stop rebels from marching through land
-Irish nobility (Kildare) didn't accompany and waited in Ireland
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LS- Resources
-Percy didn't stop rebels marching through land
-rebels were 8,000 compared to Henry's 12-15,000
-May 8th- Henry went to Warwickshire and made Kenilworth Castle his base
-May 24th- Simnel crowned King Edward VI in Dublin
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LS- Outcome of Threat
-Lovell and de la Pole removed, 28 Issues of Attainment issued
-easily defeated but dangerous as Henry was present in battle
-victory was seen as God keeping rightful king
-nobles liked his stability eg Earl of Surrey who fought for Richard didn't join
-r
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
-early in Henry's reign, he hadn't established himself fully yet
-short lived February- June 1487
Back
LS- Timing
Card 3
Front
-Margaret got 2,000 German mercenaries led by Martin Schwartz
-rebels raised Irish support which could be used as a launching pad
-Henry Percy didn't stop rebels from marching through land
-Irish nobility (Kildare) didn't accompany and waited in Ireland
Back
Card 4
Front
-Percy didn't stop rebels marching through land
-rebels were 8,000 compared to Henry's 12-15,000
-May 8th- Henry went to Warwickshire and made Kenilworth Castle his base
-May 24th- Simnel crowned King Edward VI in Dublin
Back
Card 5
Front
-Lovell and de la Pole removed, 28 Issues of Attainment issued
-easily defeated but dangerous as Henry was present in battle
-victory was seen as God keeping rightful king
-nobles liked his stability eg Earl of Surrey who fought for Richard didn't join
-r
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