Week 3: Henry VII – Rebellions
1. Define the word ‘pretender’ _____________________________
2. Define the word ‘imposter’ ______________________________
3. The main threat to Henry came from people who often ‘pretended’ to be someone else. Which people did they pretend to be? (p.25)____________________________________________________
4. Copy out the following diagram and complete with reference to the key
points in the box below.
5. Challenge: Highlight any similarities and differences between the
different rebellions
CHALLENGE:
Irish support for the pretenders
1487 & 1491
Cornwall
1497
Lovell
1486
Yorkshire
1489
Perkin
Warbeck
1491-99
Lambert
Simnel
1486 - 7
Henry VII and
rebellions
Draw yourself a copy of the mind map onto a sheet of A3 paper and complete it with detail on the following:
- Who was involved/leaders
- What happened
- How did Henry deal with them
- Challenge: Where possible also comment on the causes and the reasons for the rebellions failing
Use pages 24 to 26 of the textbook to collect your information or the internet if not available.