Context, Changes and the princes in the tower Flashcards
What kind of war was england in
civil war
When was the civil war (wars of the roses)
1455-1485
What houses/families were fighting
House of York, House of Lancaster
Why were the houses of york and lancaster fighting
Both descended from Edward III and thought they deserved the throne/ had the right.
Why was there problems whoever was in power
Whoever was in power wouldnt be able to please all of england, either way there would be an insecure start to ruling.
When did Henry Vi first reign
1422-1461
Why was henry vi an unsuitable king
he had mental health problems, unpopular french wife
in which battle was henry vi defeated during his first reign
battle of Towton
When did edward iv rule
1461-1470
Who rebelled against edward iv
Disaffected nobles
What happened to edward iv due to his unpopularity
he was forced to go into exile
When was henry Vi’s second reign
1470-1471
What happened to henry vi’s son
killed in the battle of tewksbury (no heir to succeed him)
what happened to henry vi after the battle of tewksbury
Kept as prisoner in the tower of london until he died or was murdered
When was edward iv’s second reign
1471-1483
what happened to edward iv in 1483
died suddenly, son was too young to rule (edward V)
who was named as regent king in place of Edward V
Richard III (Edward IV’s brother)
When did richard iii reign
1483-1485
Where was Richard III defeated and killed
Battle of Bosworth
Who were the princes in the tower (of london)?
The sons of Edward IV - Edward V and Richard
Who placed the princes in the tower and why
Richard III, for their ‘protection’
When were the princes in the tower last seen
Playing
Why did the princes in the tower cause problems
People were made doubtful and confused - didnt know who to trust/ believe.
