Henry VII: Consolidation of Power and Foreign Policy

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to Henry VII's consolidation of power, government policies, and foreign relations.

Consolidation of Power

The process by which Henry VII secured his rule, through treaties, marriages, and the establishment of central authority.

Earl of Warwick

A Yorkist noble with a stronger claim to the throne than Henry VII, imprisoned by Henry to eliminate threats.

Battle of Bosworth

The battle in 1485 where Henry VII defeated King Richard III, marking the beginning of the Tudor dynasty.

Council Learned in Law

A council created in 1495 responsible for managing the King's feudal rights and handling financial matters.

Attainers

Laws passed to seize the titles and lands of nobles suspected of disloyalty.

Patronage

The practice of rewarding loyal supporters with titles and land, which Henry VII used sparingly.

Financial Bonds and Recognizances

A system placing nobles in debt to the crown to ensure loyalty and raise revenue for the monarchy.

Treaty of Etaples

A treaty signed in 1492 that ended hostilities between Henry VII and France and received financial compensation for military intervention.

Intercursus Magnus

A commercial treaty allowing English merchants to trade freely in Burgundy and ending trade restrictions.

Perkin Warbeck

An imposter who claimed to be Richard, Duke of York, posing a significant challenge to Henry VII's reign.

Cornish Rebellion

A rebellion in 1497 against taxation for the war against Scotland, which posed a significant threat to Henry's rule.

Hanseatic League

A trade coalition that held privileges in England, with which Henry had to negotiate to protect English commercial interests.

Act of Resumption

An act used by Henry VII in 1486 to reclaim crown lands lost during the Wars of the Roses.

John Cabot

An explorer authorized by Henry VII, credited with discovering Newfoundland in 1497.

Navigation Acts

Laws aimed at encouraging English shipping by restricting foreign vessels from carrying English goods.

Star Chamber

A court created under Henry VII to deal with lawless behavior and maintaining royal authority.

Treaty of Ayton

A treaty concluded in 1497 between England and Scotland, sealing peace after Warbeck’s failed invasion.

Margaret of Burgundy

A significant supporter of the Yorkist claim to the throne, causing concern for Henry VII.

Royal Finance

Henry VII's strategies to restore and improve the financial stability of the monarchy after a period of bankruptcy.