Chapter 1: The last decade of Henry VII's reign P32-35

establish dynasty via Arthur and Cath. A, defeat rivals, strengthen gov., improve finances, reduce dependency on nobility

By 1502 H7 seemed to have achieved most of his aims:

Edmund d.1500, Arthur d.1502, Eliz. Y d.1503, Edmund de la Pole left for Burgundy in 1503

What lead to renewed instability in H7’s final years?

disrupt relations with Spain, so H7 looked for new marriage between Cath. A and H8

What was the issue with Prince Arthur’s death in 1502 and what did H7 do about it?

used powers flexibly, made sure not to over-use punishment/power but later got this balance wrong

What was the difference between H7’s early rule and his final years?

Council Learned in Law, resentment, Star Chamber, 1493, £3k, 35k, 1505, 46, 62

The _______ _______ __ ___ was the main source of __________, which worked in conjunction with other special courts, e.g. ____ ________, In _____ it brought in £__ in cash from the nobility and £___ in ____. Royal demands were increased in H7’s later years and __ out of __ nobles families suffered financially.

Edmund Dudley confessed in 1509 that in at least 84 cases he had extracted money illegally

Give an example of the resentment for the Council Learned in Law