Securing the Throne: Cause and Consequence of Henry VII's Rise
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A worksheet exploring the causes and consequences of Henry VII's efforts to secure his throne after the Wars of the Roses, focusing on key events and their impact.
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Securing the Throne: Cause and Consequence of Henry VII's Rise
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Causes of Henry VII's Claim to the Throne
Source A: A Royal Proclamation (1485) 'Henry Tudor, son of Edmund Tudor, was the rightful heir, but his claim was challenged by Richard III, who usurped the throne.'
Provenance: Official royal proclamation issued shortly after Henry's victory at Bosworth.
Actions Taken by Henry to Secure His Power
Source B: Henry VII’s Acts of Treason and Laws (1495) 'Henry strengthened his position through the Act of Attainder, which punished those who supported Richard III, and through the Star Chamber, which controlled noble opposition.'
Provenance: Official government documents from Henry VII’s reign.
Consequences of Henry’s Actions
Source C: Contemporary Reflection 'Henry's measures brought peace after decades of civil war, but also increased royal control and reduced noble power.'
Provenance: Writings of a historian writing in the early 16th century.
Evaluation of Henry VII’s Strategies
Source D: Modern Historian’s View 'Henry VII's careful use of laws and marriage alliances was effective in stabilising his reign, but it also set a precedent for royal control that would influence later monarchs.'
Provenance: A modern history textbook discussing Henry VII.
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