Studied by 0 people
Establishing his authority
Parliament changed the rate of his reign to 21st August 1485
United houses of York and Lancaster
Secured his succession
Controlled the nobles and threats
However: Heir died unexpectedly, Henry VIII wasn’t trained as King
Henry Tudor became increasingly paranoid through
Society
Overcame 5 rebellions
Had trusted people in key positions e.g. Jasper Tudor
Prices and wages remained stable
JPs and Sheriffs kept law and order
Cloth exports increased
However: Many rebellions that could have gone wrong
Unhappy people about taxation
Enclosure and engrossment of farms caused poverty and unemployment.
Trade embargo with Burgundy also caused unemployment
Reform of government
Established Court of star chamber in 1487
Passed 138 attainders giving him wealth and power
Improved law, order and communication
Worked with the church
However: Council learned were hated and so was Epson and Dudley
Parliament did not always grant Henry what he wanted
Relied on other to keep law and order
227 council members who didn’t all meet together
Economy
Increased annual income from £12,000 to £42,000
Henry VII is believed to have had £1.8 million on his death in 1509
Customs revenue increased from £34,000 to £38,000 per annum
However: Gained a reputation in being only interested in money
Income was significantly less than King of France and Holy Roman Emperor
Religion and Humanism
Henry had Papal support before the Battle of Bosworth
Over 8,000 parish churches in England at the time
Henry had control over the church as the pope didn’t interfere
However: there was opposition to the church as the time and evidence of anti-clericalism
Henry was determined that the popes opinion did not prejudice his right as King
Foreign policy
Pursued a peaceful, diplomatic polices with the intent to avoid war
Made peace with Spain, Ireland, Scotland.
Gained good fishing spots in Newfoundland
Settled issues with both France and Burgundy
However: Couldn’t save Brittany.
Pretenders to the throne threatened foreign relations
Upset the Hanseatic league and trade embargo with Burgundy caused unemployment and losses
Note 
Flashcard (24)