1C.1 Henry VII's Consolidation of Power

• In what year did Henry VII ascend to the throne?

  1485
• Henry VII became king after the Wars
• Securing legitimacy was a key challenge for Henry VII upon becoming king.
• What was the significance of Henry VII's marriage to Elizabeth of York?

  United rival houses
• Henry VII dealt with threats to his reign by suppressing pretenders such as Perkin Warbeck
• The Court of Star Chamber was used by Henry VII to control noble power.
• Match the challenge faced by Henry VII with its corresponding action:

  Securing legitimacy ↔️ Marriage to Elizabeth of York

  Controlling powerful nobles ↔️ Court of Star Chamber

  Rebuilding royal finances ↔️ Efficient fiscal policies

  Maintaining peace ↔️ Foreign alliances
• What was the purpose of Henry VII's marriage to Elizabeth of York?

  Unite York and Lancaster
• The Wars of the Roses had strengthened the power of the nobility, requiring Henry VII to take control.
• Henry VII suppressed threats to his reign by dealing with pretenders such as Perkin Warbeck
• What was the immediate impact of Henry VII's marriage to Elizabeth of York?

  Ended Wars of the Roses
• Order the following actions taken by Henry VII to secure his dynasty:

  1️⃣ Marriage to Elizabeth of York

  2️⃣ Dealing with pretenders

  3️⃣ Forming foreign alliances
• Henry VII formed treaties with Spain and Scotland to enhance England's international standing.
• What were two key financial policies implemented by Henry VII to rebuild royal finances?

  Efficient taxation and Crown lands
• Henry VII improved tax collection methods under his policy of efficient taxation
• Henry VII's financial policies significantly stabilized the monarchy's financial position.
• Match the financial policy of Henry VII with its impact:

  Efficient taxation ↔️ Increased royal revenue

  Crown land management ↔️ Enhanced financial stability
• How did Henry VII's management of Crown lands contribute to his financial stability?

  Optimized revenue from estates
• Henry VII's financial policies included efficient taxation and effective management of Crown lands
• Henry VII's financial policies had a significant impact on stabilizing the monarchy's financial position.
• What was the primary impact of Henry VII's efficient taxation policies?

  Increased royal revenue
• Order the key challenges Henry VII faced upon becoming king.

  1️⃣ Securing legitimacy

  2️⃣ Controlling powerful nobles

  3️⃣ Rebuilding royal finances

  4️⃣ Maintaining peace
• Henry VII's marriage to Elizabeth of York united the rival houses of York and Lancaster
• What was the purpose of the Court of Star Chamber established by Henry VII?

  Control noble power
• Match Henry VII's actions with their explanations.

  Marriage to Elizabeth of York ↔️ United rival houses of York and Lancaster

  Dealing with pretenders ↔️ Suppressed threats to his claim

  Fiscal policy ↔️ Efficient taxation and Crown land management
• The marriage to Elizabeth of York ended the Wars of the Roses and legitimized Henry VII's reign.
• What was the primary objective of the Treaty of Étaples (1492) between England and France?

  Reduced French aggression
• Order the key consequences of Henry VII's financial policies.

  1️⃣ Increased royal revenue

  2️⃣ Enhanced financial stability

  3️⃣ Funded essential government projects

  4️⃣ Maintained a standing army
• Which treaty between England and Scotland in 1497 arranged the marriage between Margaret Tudor and James IV?

  Truce of Ayton
• Henry VII's consolidation of power led to lasting stability and enhanced England's international position.