HVII CONSOLIDATION

• What was the War of the Roses?

  A series of English Civil wars for control of the English Throne. Between Lancastrian and Yorkist houses.
• When was the War of the Roses fought?

  1455 and 1487
• Why did the War of the Roses begin?

  Because of a power struggle around social and financial troubles following the Hundred Years' War.
• Where did Henry Tudor live In 1471, when in exile?

  Brittany
• Who gave Henry support in 1485, regarding his claim to the English throne?

  The king of France,Charles VIII
• Was the battle of Bosworth the 22nd or 21st August 1485?

  22nd August 1485
• Henry Tudor and who were the leaders at the battle of Bosworth?

  Henry Tudor and Richard III
• How big was Henry's force at the Battle of Bosworth?

  About 5000 men
• How big was Richard III'S army at the battle of bosworth?

  12000
• Henry had no government experience due to being in exile
• The act of Resumption (1486) put all land given out by Yorkist Kings in back under the control of the crown.
• Did HVII arrange his coronation a week or month before opening Parliament?

  Week
• HVIIs coronation was on the 30th of October 1485
• Parliament opened on the 7th of November 1485
• HVII made Sir Reginald Bray Chancellor the Duchy of Lancaster
• Parliament granted HVII Tonnage and poundage (customs revenue)
• EARL OF WARWICK

  • 10 year old boy
  • Strongest Yorkist Claim to the throne
  • Imprisoned in Tower of London
  • Executed in 1499
• RICHARD III UNPOPULARITY

  • Edward V + Richard - Duke of York = imprisoned in Tower of London
  • Believed to be killed by Richard III
• What was HVIIs mother called?

  Margaret Beaufort