henry VI battles Flashcards

Battles in wotr

1
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1st battle in the wars of the roses

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battle of st Albans

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2
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2 reasons why this is significant

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  • starts blood feuds
  • Duke of Sommerset is Killed
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3
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which battles happened in 1459?

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  • battle of blore heath
  • battle of ludford bridge
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4
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why was the battle of blore heath significant

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lord audley the leader of the lancs forces was killed

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5
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why was the battle of ludford bridge significant?

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because york and warwick fled to ireland and calais

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6
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which battle happened in 1460

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battle of Northampton

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7
Q

name 4 reasons why this was significant?

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  • captured henry vi
  • margaret and pr. ed fled to wales
  • gained support of london
  • allowed york to come back to england for the act of accord
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8
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what battle was in 1460/1

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battle of wakefield

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9
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name a reason why this was significant

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  • the duke of york died
  • shows the power of margaret of anjou
  • makes edward IV heir - stronger personality
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