henry VI battles Flashcards
Battles in wotr
1
Q
1st battle in the wars of the roses
A
battle of st Albans
2
Q
2 reasons why this is significant
A
- starts blood feuds
- Duke of Sommerset is Killed
3
Q
which battles happened in 1459?
A
- battle of blore heath
- battle of ludford bridge
4
Q
why was the battle of blore heath significant
A
lord audley the leader of the lancs forces was killed
5
Q
why was the battle of ludford bridge significant?
A
because york and warwick fled to ireland and calais
6
Q
which battle happened in 1460
A
battle of Northampton
7
Q
name 4 reasons why this was significant?
A
- 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
8
Q
what battle was in 1460/1
A
battle of wakefield
9
Q
name a reason why this was significant
A
- the duke of york died
- shows the power of margaret of anjou
- makes edward IV heir - stronger personality
