Henry VII summary Documentary

• Who was the leader of the invading army landing in Wales?

  Henry Tudor
• What significant title did Henry Tudor hold after becoming king?

  King Henry VII
• How is Henry VII often overshadowed in history?

  By Richard III and Elizabeth I
• What was Henry VII's approach to maintaining power?

  Paranoia and suspicion
• What was the nature of Henry VII's reign described as?

  A bleak wintry landscape
• What did Henry VII do to rewrite history?

  Seized the crown and rebuilt the monarchy
• What was paraded through the streets of London after Henry VII's death?

  His funeral effigy
• What did Henry VII do upon landing at Milford Haven?

  Prayed for divine favor
• What type of army did Henry VII lead during his invasion?

  A mix of dissidents and mercenaries
• Why did Henry VII choose a distant corner of Wales for his landing?

  To slip in undetected
• What was the date of the Battle of Bosworth?

  August 22, 1485
• Who was watching the battle unfold from the ridge?

  Sir William Stanley
• What crucial decision did Sir William Stanley make during the battle?

  Joined Henry's side
• What happened to Richard III during the battle?

  He was killed
• What did Henry VII do after winning the battle?

  Claimed the throne of England
• When was Henry VII crowned king?

  October 30, 1485
• What did Henry VII's coronation symbolize?

  A triumph after his victory
• What was Henry VII's claim to the throne based on?

  His mother's royal blood
• What did Henry VII do in his first Parliament?

  Reworked recent events to suit himself
• How did Henry VII refer to Richard III in Parliament?

  As the late Duke of Gloucester
• What significant date did Henry VII backdate his reign to?

  August 21, 1485
• What was the purpose of backdating his reign?

  To accuse Richard's supporters of treason
• What was the outcome of the rebellion instigated by John de la Pole?

  Henry's forces defeated Lincoln's troops
• What was the first English gold coin created by Henry VII called?

  Sovereign
• What did the term 'Sovereign' signify for Henry VII?

  His authority over the land
• How did Henry VII use the sovereign coin?

  To spread his royal message
• What were the key events leading to Henry VII's rise to power?

  • Invasion of Wales
  • Battle of Bosworth
  • Coronation on October 30, 1485
  • Establishment of his first Parliament
• What strategies did Henry VII employ to consolidate his power?

  • Backdating his reign
  • Strategic marriage to Elizabeth of York
  • Use of Parliament to rewrite history
  • Creation of the sovereign coin
• What symbols did Henry VII use to represent his dynasty?

  • The red rose (Lancaster)
  • The white rose (York)
  • The Tudor Rose (combination of both)
• What were the implications of the Wars of the Roses for Henry VII's claim to the throne?

  • Created a divided England
  • Provided support for his claim through marriage
  • Established a need for reconciliation
• Who created the first pound coin?

  Henry the 7th
• What does the term "Sovereign" signify in the context of Henry's coin?

  It indicates royal power over the land
• Why was the gold Sovereign not used in daily transactions?

  It was a symbol of royal power
• How did Henry use the Sovereign to communicate with foreign visitors?

  As a royal gift to convey power
• What symbol is featured on the reverse of the Sovereign coin?

  The Tudor rose
• What was the significance of the Tudor rose on the coin?

  It linked the Tudor dynasty with England
• What was Henry's reaction to the Yorkist plot involving Perkin Warbeck?

  He intensified his surveillance efforts
• How did Henry's spies contribute to his rule?

  They monitored potential threats to his reign
• Who was Sir William Stanley?

  Henry's Lord Chamberlain
• What did the discovery of Stanley's Yorkist collar signify?

  It indicated a conspiracy against Henry