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.