Life in the UK test practice question · History
How did Henry VII make his position as king stronger after the Wars of the Roses?
Answer options
- He gave more land and power to the great noble families
- He handed most of his powers to Parliament
- He moved the royal court from London to York
- He reduced the power of the nobles and built up the Crown's moneyCorrect
Answer: He reduced the power of the nobles and built up the Crown's money
Henry VII took a crown with almost no money behind it. He weakened the powerful nobles and made royal finances stable again.
Checked 8 November 2026