The Wars of the Roses: what does it tell us about fifteenth-century England?
The Wars of the Roses: what does it tell us about fifteenth-century England?
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Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on pupils' knowledge and understanding of sources of medieval instability that they developed in the previous unit. This unit prepares pupils for their study of the Tudor period by contextualising Henry VIII's desire to restore monarchical power following the events of this unit.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know that the role of the king was desired by many powerful men who were willing to fight for it.
- Pupils know that kings must be seen to be successful in order to keep their power.
Threads
Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on pupils' knowledge and understanding of sources of medieval instability that they developed in the previous unit. This unit prepares pupils for their study of the Tudor period by contextualising Henry VIII's desire to restore monarchical power following the events of this unit.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know that the role of the king was desired by many powerful men who were willing to fight for it.
- Pupils know that kings must be seen to be successful in order to keep their power.
The Wars of the Roses: what does it tell us about fifteenth-century England?
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.
6 lessons in unit
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