The rule of Margaret of Anjou and the rise of Edward, Duke of York

History

Henry VI and Richard of York

Edward IV's unstable first reign

Edward IV's stable second reign

Edward V and Richard III

What the Wars of the Roses tell us about England in the fifteenth century

In this unit, students analysed dynastic instability and its significant impact upon England. In 'Henry VIII and the Reformation: how unusual was the English Reformation?', students will deepen their understanding of the impact of dynastic politics as they assess Henry VIII's Great Matter and its relation to the English Reformation.

In 'Medieval women: what can we learn from Matilda about women in medieval England?', pupils studied how England was affected by dynastic struggles and conflicts. In this unit, pupils will focus on analysing how dynastic struggles re-emerged and led to an even more prolonged civil war in England in the 15th century.

In this unit, pupils develop an understanding of the events of the period known as the Wars of the Roses. In doing so, they analyse the reasons for instability during this period, reflecting on what the Wars of the Roses can tell us about fifteenth-century England.

The Wars of the Roses: what does it tell us about fifteenth-century England?

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Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

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A queen consort is the wife of a reigning ...

She murdered Richard, Duke of York and made herself Queen.

She pretended she accepted the authority of Richard, Duke of York.

She led an army to fight the Duke of York.

She removed Yorkists from court and persuaded the Lancastrians to fight back.

What actions did Margaret of Anjou take to help her husband regain the throne from Richard, Duke of York?

Complete the missing word: Richard, Duke of York, had the support of the powerful nobleman, the Earl of {{ }}, but was still killed at Wakefield in 1460.

At which battle in February 1461 did Richard's son, Edward, got revenge on the Lancastrians?

Starting with the earliest, sort the following events into chronological order.

During the battles between the Yorkists and Lancastrians, England became ...

The Yorkists and the Lancastrians were two branches of the {{ }} family.

What symbol was used by the House of York?

From which two regions did Henry VI lose lands in France?

Which nobleman became Protector of England during Henry VI's illness?

In what year was the Battle of St Albans fought?

The Battle of St Albans marked the start of a {{ }} year war between the Lancastrians and the Yorkists.

Starter Quiz

The Yorkists and the Lancastrians were two branches of the family.