How Successful Was Henry in Handling the Yorkist Threat?

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of Burgundy took him in. This was seen as a major threat by Henry, therefore Henry, therefore Henry resulted in breaking all treaties and agreements with Flanders on 1493. Also, Warbeck, had gained another supporter from the Holy Roman Empire, Maximillian increasing pressure onto Henry. However, this all went downhill for Warbeck as Maximillian had difficulty enforcing his authority across the empire, so his ability to influence English politics was less. Also, Charles VIII had lost a lot a interest in Warbeck and directed his attention and concerns of North Italy in 1494. In addition to this, Henry had good spy networks across England, knowing Warbeck’s supports wasn’t as strong as it seemed to be. Furthermore, in 1486, Warbeck had attempted to get supporters from Kent and gather them. It failed and Warbeck sailed to Ireland, leaving his men stranded. From Ireland, he went to Scotland, where James IV gave Warbeck refuge and a pension of £1200 a year. Here, Warbeck thought he could disrupt England and invade, but no one from the south board wanted to support him. Overall, Henry was very successful in handling Warbeck as he knew how to get Warbeck’s supporters on his side. Henry offered his eldest daughters hand in marriage to James IV. James IV saw that there were greater advantages her than keeping Warbeck. Also, Henry had control over Warbeck as he allowed Warbeck to remain in court, where he was watched. Warbeck tried to escape, and with Henry’s patience, he took him to the towers. Warbeck tried to escape the second time in 1499 and Henry charged him and found him guilty with the punishment of hanging him on the 23rd November.

Henry was successful at handling the Cornish Rebellion to an extent. The Cornish rebellion of 1497 was a serious rebellion. The threat was that it was caused by the same factors as the Yorkshire rising. The threat was from Scotland as James IV helped Perkin Warbeck

Overall. Henry was very successful in handling the Yorkist challenge as he defeated Simnel in his rebellious battle by being able to bring 1200 men against Simnel’s 8000, showing Henry’s determination and power, resulting in his victory. Also, Henry rook many sacrifices to make sure he wasn’t seen as weak. He gave up the cloth trade with Flanders to show he didn’t want anything to do with them. That was a very wealthy trade and had brought a lot of money to

England. As after the Yorkist threats, Henry was able to get into a contract deal with Spain to marry off his so, Arthur to Isabella. Joining both nations to increase power of England as Spain was very powerful.