the person who will be the next king or queen

a document stating a person’s wishes after their death

the period of a monarch’s rule when they are still a child

a child born of parents who are not legally married

Edward V and Richard III

History

Henry VI and Richard of York

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

Edward IV's unstable first reign

Edward IV's stable second reign

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?

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Match the keywords with their correct definitions.

Write the missing number. In 1483, Edward died suddenly at the age of just {{}}, with his sons too young to rule.

Who took charge and made himself Protector, saying he would rule until Edward V was of age?

Where was Edward V placed for his 'safety'?

Richard III declared himself king to protect his nephew, Edward V.

Richard III declared himself king because he wanted power.

Richard III declared himself king because he did not trust Edward V.

Richard III declared himself king as Edward V didn't want to rule England.

England became unstable again due to the actions of Richard III.

England became more united again due to the actions of Richard III.

England became stronger again due to the actions of Richard III.

The actions of Richard III led to noble rebellion. Based on this, which statement is most accurate.

an area along the border between England and Wales

an orgnisation set up to improve control in the south

an area on the border between Scotland and England

an organisation set up to improve control in the north

The lesson Edward IV learnt from his weak first reign was to keep the {{}} under control.

During Edward IV's second reign, the royal court eventually accepted Elizabeth Woodworth as {{}} consort.

Who did Edward IV put in charge of the Welsh Marches to improve law and order there?

The crown finances were boosted by the annual French pension.

Edward IV imposed heavy fines on those who had opposed him.

The crown finances were boosted by England's takeover of France.

Why was Edward IV able to keep taxes low during his second reign?

his second reign was more peaceful than his first

he was the eldest son and heir of Edward IV

he was the brother of Edward IV and led the Council of the North

Match each person to their correct description.

Edward V and Richard III

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