1.1.2 Henry VII's Government

• Prior to Henry VII, England had a strong central authority.

  False
• Henry VII's accession to the throne allowed him to end the Wars of the Roses and establish the Tudor dynasty.
• What was Henry VII's primary goal after the Wars of the Roses?

  Consolidate power and stability
• What administrative reform did Henry VII implement to centralize power?

  Expansion of the civil service
• Match the administrative changes with their effects under Henry VII:

  Centralization of power ↔️ Strengthened the monarchy

  Financial reforms ↔️ Increased royal revenue
• Henry VII's accession marked the end of political instability in England.


  True
• What conflict did Henry VII end to establish the Tudor dynasty?

  Wars of the Roses
• By securing his position, Henry VII laid the foundations for the long-lasting Tudor dynasty
• Henry VII's administrative changes allowed him to consolidate his control and establish the Tudor dynasty
• Strengthening the Court of Star Chamber helped Henry VII centralize authority
• Henry VII's fiscal reforms allowed him to significantly increase the crown's income
• What was Henry VII's main goal after the Wars of the Roses?

  Consolidate power and stability
• Henry VII's administrative changes allowed him to consolidate his control and establish the Tudor dynasty
• What was the tax collection system like before Henry VII?

  Irregular tax collection
• What were the key strategies Henry VII used to increase the crown's income?

  Expanding the tax base, reducing noble privileges, improving financial administration
• Henry VII increased noble privileges to gain their support.

  False
• Match Henry VII's policies with their effects:

  Regular tax collection ↔️ Increased crown income

  Reduction of noble privileges ↔️ Enhanced financial stability
• Henry VII faced ongoing threats to his claim to the throne
• Henry VII was largely successful in consolidating power and establishing the Tudor dynasty
• Henry VII addressed all economic challenges during his reign.

  False
• What event marked the end of the Wars of the Roses?

  Henry VII's rule
• Match the historical periods with their key characteristics:

  Before Henry VII ↔️ Wars of the Roses

  After Henry VII ↔️ Tudor dynasty established

  Weak central authority ↔️ Political instability
• Henry VII's accession marked a period of greater political stability in England.

  True
• Henry VII needed to secure his claim to the throne to prevent further dynastic conflicts.
• Henry VII expanded the civil service to implement his royal policies across the country.
• What period of English history immediately preceded Henry VII's reign?

  The Wars of the Roses
• What was Henry VII's primary goal after consolidating power?

  Secure his claim to the throne
• Henry VII's accession to the throne in 1485 allowed him to end the Wars of the Roses and establish the Tudor dynasty
• Match Henry VII's reforms with their effects:

  Centralizing power ↔️ Strengthened the monarchy

  Expanding the civil service ↔️ Implemented policies nationwide

  Financial reforms ↔️ Increased crown revenue
• Which court did Henry VII strengthen to address noble misconduct?

  Court of Star Chamber
• What was the tax collection system like before Henry VII?

  Irregular tax collection
• What period preceded Henry VII's reign and marked by dynastic conflict?

  Wars of the Roses
• Henry VII centralized power under the monarchy by expanding the civil service.


  True
• What court did Henry VII strengthen to address noble misconduct and enforce royal decrees?

  Court of Star Chamber
• Henry VII reduced noble privileges to increase crown revenue.


  True
• What were Henry VII's fiscal policies aimed at improving?

  Crown's finances
• What was one of Henry VII's strategies for revenue management?

  Expanding the tax base
• Order the steps Henry VII took to consolidate power and establish stability:

  1️⃣ Fiscal reforms

  2️⃣ Stabilization of finances

  3️⃣ Foundation for the Tudor dynasty
• Henry VII's reforms met no resistance from the nobility.

  False
• Order Henry VII's actions based on their impact on England:

  1️⃣ Expansion of civil service

  2️⃣ Centralization of authority

  3️⃣ Strengthening of the Court of Star Chamber