1. TASK:
Complete the sheet which asks you to do the following:
Define the word ‘pretender.’
Define the word ‘imposter’.
The main threat to Henry came from people who often ‘pretended’ to be someone else. Which people did they pretend to be? (p. 25)
Copy and complete the following diagram with particular emphasis to the points in the box.
Challenge: Highlight the similarities and differences between the rebellions
The page numbers refer to the A level textbook. If you are struggling to get hold of a book then have a look online as there is plenty of information available. Also have another look at the ‘Winter King’ as there is some information on there too.
FLIP LEARNING
At the end of last lesson you were given this independent learning. Its now time to see what you have come up with.
Task: Swap your sheet with your partner and add in any information that might be missing in GREEN PEN. You will also be referring to this information as we progress through the lesson.
Could discuss as a class or just peer assess

2. What threats did Henry VII face?
‘Pretenders’
Other types of rebellion
Based on the information you collected, which one do you think was considered the biggest threat by Henry? Why?

3. What threats did Henry VII face?
Good learning:
Understand the different rebellions Henry faced, particularly the Simnel and Warbeck rebellions
Great learning:
Explain the similarities and differences between these rebellions
Even better:
Evaluate which of these rebellions threatened Henry the most
Key Word:
How important was the role of key individuals and groups and how were they affected by developments?
How effectively did the Tudors restore and develop the powers of the monarchy?

4. What threats did Henry VII face?
It is clear that Henry faced threats from many people and for different reasons, we are now going to focus on two of those threats.
Look back at your information about Lambert Simnel and Perkin Warbeck. Listen to the following clip about Warbeck and read the infomration about Simnel and add any further information you might not have.
Using the next slide, make a copy of the grid and add information in regards to the similarities and differences between the two rebellions. .

5. Comparing Simnel and Warbeck…
Similarities
Differences
Causes
Who was rebelling? (the masses/elites/both)
Geographic scale (local/national)
Length of rebellion
(short/prolonged)
Foreign Support
Nature of support
(troops/money/good luck)
Threat to HVII
HVII reaction

6. What threats did Henry VII face?
Now that we have looked the two rebellions in detail and made comparisons between the two, it is now time to consider how much of a threat each one was.
Task: Give each of the rebellions a mark out of 10 for how much of a threat they were. Explain your answer with consideration to the points opposite
Is it masses or elites or both?
Is is economic or political?
Is it local – national?
Is it short or prolonged threat?
Does it have foreign support or not?
If so what is nature of support – troops/money or good luck!?
Is it a dynastic threat – yes or no – why?
Henry’s action – does he suggest its serious?

7. What threats did Henry VII face?
In the exam you could easily be asked a question in relation to the rebellions Henry VII faced. For example, a question could be posed like the one below:
In this case you are given three extracts (which are in fact HISTORICAL INTERPRETATIONS) that cover a range of arguments and opinions in relation to the threats and rebellions Henry faced.
You are expected to:
Pull out the key arguments
Explain in what ways it is convincing
Explain in what ways it is not convincing
Conclusion: How convincing is it.
Throughout you are also to draw on the tone of the writer, support and challenge with your own knowledge and pull out any evidence from the extract.
Using your understanding of the historical context, assess how convincing the arguments in these three extracts are in relation to the threats to Henry VII’s position in the years 1485 to 1509.
[30 marks]
Task: We are now going to look at 2 extracts that focus on the Simnel and Warbeck rebellions to see which we feel is the most convincing.

8. What threats did Henry VII face?
Task: Each table has been given one of the following extracts to look at. Using the prompts on the previous slide, annotate your extract and come to a conclusion with how convincing you think it is. TRY AND WRITE YOUR OWN KNOWLEDGE AND EVIDENCE FROM THE SOURCE IN DIFFERENT COLOURS. Once completed you will then feedback to the class so that we can come to a conclusion with which we feel is the most convincing.
The Significance of Simnel: A view
Moreover, the reality of Simnel was obvious, he was an imposter. Henry VII had paraded the real Warwick up and down the towns in London. Although, the Yorkists were claiming Henry’s Warwick was fake, Simnel managed to obtain support from Ireland, the Low Countries, where the widowed Margaret was ruling and from England (the Yorkists). Henry might have been threatened because as a pretender who had no claim to the throne, gained foreign support and went to battle, unexpectedly becoming King, he knew that anyone, like Simnel, could succeed just as he did. In addition, Henry during this time didn’t have any heir to the throne who could fight for the Tudor dynasty if anything happened; this was certainly the only reason why this rebellion was so serious to Henry. Nevertheless, Henry’s forces defeated Simnel’s army but this didn’t end the threat from pretenders as his reign would be plagued by pretenders.
Historian Judgement on the Outcome of Lambert Simnel - Rogers & Turvey
Some historians view Henry’s victory at the Battle of East Stoke (near Newark) as the last battle of the Wars of the Roses. It could have been a second Bosworth! However after his victory Henry, never again faced an army composed of his own subjects on English soil, although further rebellions did follow. Henry was victorious, in spite of foreign intervention on the side of the rebels. However, the fact that such a ridiculous scheme almost succeeded indicates that the country was still very unsettled and shows how fragile was Henry’s grasp on the crown. It was no coincidence that on 25 November his wife, Elizabeth of York and mother of his heir, was belatedly crowned queen. This was designed to unite the nation and to secure the goodwill of the people (esp Yorkist malcontents)
Which one is the most
convincing?

9. Which was the biggest threat to Henry?
Warbeck
Simnel

10. What is an interpretation?
FLIP LEARNING
TASK:
What is an interpretation?
2. What is evidence?
3. Revise everything you have learning on rebellion as there is going to be a fact test next lesson!
Your tasks for next lesson are as follows:

11. Review: How many do you agree with…and why?
The Simnel Rebellion was a serious challenge to Henry VII’s authority
The rebellions of 1486/7 were easily suppressed.
The Yorkists were still a threat after the Battle of Stoke
The Battle of Stoke was the final battle in the Wars of the Roses.