How did Henry deal with the nobility ? - the sticks

the sticks

what was the act of attainder ?

nobles lost right to possess land unless act reversed

how did the act of attainder help Henry control nobles ?

used to deter nobles from being disloyal as it would damage them socially and economically , encouraged good behaviour

what were example of acts of attainder ? how many did he pass in total ?

• earl of Surrey - seized land after bosworth but reversed due to loyalty 

• 138 acts 

what were bonds and recognisances ?

nobility signed agreement to king If the condition was broken then they'd pay money 

acted as security for future good behaviour 

why were bonds effective at controlling nobility ?

discouraged disloyalty

financially damaging so was severe consequence

nobles couldn't object because it was written document

give an example of bonds ?

Marques of Dorset - had to pay £10000

across his reign 36/62 nobles were involved in bonds 

what were the feudal dues ?

• marriage : king profited from arranged marriages of heirs 

• wardship : estates of minors placed under royals control , exploited to maximise income 

• livery : payment or regain land after wardship 

• relief : payment after land was inherited 

how did feudal dues control nobility ?

established the king as head

nobles weakened financially

nobles needed royal permission to marry 

what was Henry's income from wardships in 1487 compared to 1507?

£350 per year to £6000

what were limiting retainers ?

stopped the recruiting of followers to form private armies

how did limiting retainers control nobles ?

• threat of rebellion decreased as needed license for army 

• increased crown wealth 

what were examples of limiting retainers ?

• 1485- lords and commons swear to not retain illegally 

• £5 per month for every illegal retain 

• lord burgavenny - 1506 - £70000

what was restoration of crown lands ?

land granted to nobles before wars of the roses reclaimed

used attainders

what act was used to restore crown lands specifically ?

1486- act of resumption

what was the result of the restoration of crown lands ?

henry had 5x more land by the end of reign

how did restoration of crown lands control nobilty?

ensured monarch was there most powerful

encouraged support and anti Yorkist ideals