Why was there rebellions against Henry VII in 1485 to 1487?
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Highlight the key words: 'Rebellions' 'Henry 7th' '1485-7'
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Think of the chronology: Wars of the Roses ended in 1485 with the Battle of Bosworth and Henry ascends the throne.
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Answer the question and don't forget the detail! Detail is very important as it improves the quality of your written work.
Answers might include:
-1485 did not secure the dynasty. Battle of B does not mean the Kingdom is at peace.
-Yorkists ambitions and training of imposters = open rebellion.
-Earl of Kildare and the Irish earls wanted more automony --> Fought under Simnel's ambitions
-Margaret of Burgundy threat. She viewed Henry VII as a usurper backed by the French. Burgundy became a home for dissidents of Henry. I.e) Earl of Lincoln.
-Rebellions were not a novel concept: Precedent was set by Lovell in 1486.
