Edward's second reign Flashcards
Assess to what extent Edward's second reign was successful
When was the Earl of Warwick decisively defeated in battle?
At the Battle of Barnet, April 1471
When was Margaret of Anjou defeated in battle?
The Battle of Tewskesbury, May 1471.
The Lancastrian Prince of Wales was killed, Somerset was killed, Margaret of Anjou was captured and taken back to London.
Henry VI was killed in the Tower, signalling the defeat of the Lancastrian cause.
How did Edward restore royal authority in Wales?
Edward set up a Council of Wales where his eldest son Edward would live. It dealt with lawlessness, leading to a decline, though there is limited evidence to judge its success. It was run by Earl Rivers.
How did Edward restore law and order to the North?
Edward chose to control the North through two trusted noblemen- Richard, Duke of Gloucester and Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland. They ensured that justice was administered. The North was more likely to listen to the instruction of local men.
How successful was Edward in controlling Ireland?
Ireland was inclined to support the Yorkist because of the popularity of Richard, Duke of York. Edward broadly left Ireland under the control of the Earls of Kildare, they caused him no problem.
What is a success of Edward’s approach to law and order?
Edward chose men of ability to ensure law and order in their land. For example, Herbert was not as able as his father, and was replaced in Wales.
When was the last Lancastrian attack of Edward’s second reign?
The Earl of Oxford captured St Michael’s Mount in Cornwall only to submit to Edward at the end of the year.
September 1473
Who did Edward face a rebellion from in 1471?
Thomas, Bastard of Fauconberg, Warwick’s cousin.
Who was executed in 1478 for treason?
Clarence, he had proven he could not be trusted.
What are limitations of Edward’s second reign with regards to law and order?
Edward changed the inheritance laws to benefit his family. He did not necessarily stick to his law on nobles retaining large armies.
What was the Treaty of Chateaugiron (1472)?
It was signed with Brittany. Edward committed to an invasion of Gascony or Normandy. Edward spent the next two years trying to persuade Burgundy to join him.
What was the Treaty of London (1474)?
Burgundy agreed to join Edward in an invasion of France. However, Burgundy eventually let Edward down and did not fight.
What was the Treaty of Picquigny? (1475)
- A pension of 50,000 crowns was to be paid to Edward.
- The Dauphin Charles was to marry Elizabeth of York.
- If either King faced rebellion, the other would support them
What was limitations of the Treaty of Picquigny?
The reaction in England was of disgust. Edward had raised taxes and not gone to war. For Edward to continue to receive his pension, he had to remain on good terms with the French.
