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Securing the Throne: Vocabulary & Concepts in Henry VII's Rise to Power

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores key vocabulary and concepts associated with Henry VII's efforts to secure his throne after the Wars of the Roses, encouraging understanding through explanation, comparison, and analysis.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Henry VII
#Standard
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Securing the Throne
#Define key terms related to Henry VII's accession to the throne
#Explain the significance of strategies used by Henry VII to secure power
#Compare different methods Henry VII employed to prevent challenges to his rule
#Analyse the impact of Henry VII's actions on his long-term stability as king

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Securing the Throne: Vocabulary & Concepts in Henry VII's Rise to Power

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Key Terms:

Legitimacy: The belief that Henry VII's claim to the throne was valid and accepted.

Loyalty: The allegiance of nobles and subjects to Henry VII.

Bond and Recognizance: Formal promises made by nobles to support Henry and not to rebel.

Treason: Crimes against the king, including rebellion or plotting to overthrow Henry VII.

Dynasty: A series of rulers from the same family; Henry aimed to establish his Tudor dynasty.

Royal Progress: Henry's travels around the country to demonstrate royal authority.

Marriage Alliances: Strategic marriages to secure political support.

Pretenders: Individuals claiming the throne, such as Lambert Simnel and Perkin Warbeck.

Source:

'Henry VII worked hard to strengthen his claim and suppress any threats to his rule.' Provenance: Historical summary from a textbook, 2020.

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Question 1

Define the term 'Legitimacy' in the context of Henry VII's accession to the throne.

1.
Explain why legitimacy was important for Henry VII to secure his position as king. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
C

Question 2

Compare the methods Henry VII used to secure his throne with those used by previous monarchs. Use examples in your answer.

1.
Compare Henry VII's strategies with earlier monarchs' methods of securing power. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Question 3

Outline the significance of the Battle of Bosworth for Henry VII's rise to power.

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Explain the importance of the Battle of Bosworth in Henry VII's quest to become king. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
E

Question 4

Analyse how Henry VII's use of marriage alliances helped strengthen his position as king.

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Analyse the role of marriage alliances in Henry VII's strategy to secure his throne. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
F

Question 5

Compare the threats Henry VII faced from pretenders with those faced by previous monarchs.

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Compare the challenges posed by pretenders like Lambert Simnel and Perkin Warbeck with earlier threats to monarchs. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
G

Question 6

Explain how Henry VII's legal reforms contributed to stabilising his reign.

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Explain the impact of Henry VII's legal reforms on his ability to maintain power. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
H

Question 7

Outline the significance of Henry VII’s use of royal progress to demonstrate authority.

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Outline why Henry VII's royal progress was an important strategy. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
I

Question 8

Analyse the long-term impact of Henry VII's policies on the stability of the Tudor dynasty.

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Analyse how Henry VII's policies helped establish long-term stability for the Tudor dynasty. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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