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• What was Owen Tudor's status in relation to royalty?


  He was not part of royalty; he was a lowly man
• What was the outcome of Richard III's actions towards Edward IV's sons?


  They were never seen again and were thought to be killed
• What was the initial advantage in the Battle of Bosworth?


  Richard III had the better position and more men
• Why was Richard III unable to rely on all his men during the battle?


  Many people disliked his rule
• What was Lord Thomas Stanley's situation during the battle?


  He was reluctant to support either side due to his son's hostage situation
• What happened to Richard III during the battle?


  He was thrown off his horse and killed
• What was significant about Henry Tudor's victory at Bosworth?


  He became king at the age of 28
• Why was John Morton significant in financial matters?


  He encouraged nobles to lend money to the crown
• What was the state of England in the year 1491?


  England had just come out of three decades of civil war.
• Who was the king of England at the time of the civil war's end?

  Henry VII
• What was the name of Henry VII's first son?


  Arthur
• How did Henry VII view his son Arthur's role?


  He viewed him as a political bargaining tool.
• What was Prince Henry's status compared to Prince Arthur?


  He was the spare, not the heir.
• What was the purpose of Arthur's marriage to Catherine of Aragon?


  To seal the union between England and Spain.
• What happened to Arthur shortly after his marriage?


  He died.
• How did Henry VII react to the death of Arthur?


  He was more concerned about the alliance with Spain than his son.
• Who became the new heir to the throne after Arthur's death?


  Prince Henry
• What did Henry VII need to do to marry his son to his brother's widow?


  He needed to convince the Pope for special permission.
• What was the Pope's response to Henry VII's request?


  He granted permission.
• How did the death of Henry's mother affect him?


  It had a significant emotional impact on him.
• What behavior did Henry VII exhibit as he aged?


  He became paranoid and suspicious of the nobility.
• What happened to Henry VII shortly after Christmas in 1508?


  He died.
• How was Henry VIII perceived compared to his father?


  He was seen as charming and popular.
• When did Henry marry Catherine of Aragon?


  In June 1509
• What was unique about Henry's marriage to Catherine?


  He married for love, which was uncommon for kings at the time.
• How did Henry VIII's appearance contribute to his popularity?


  He was considered very good-looking and charming.