Policies In Wales successful? Flashcards
1
Q
Why was wales a threat in his first reign?
A
- Harlech Castle
- Lancastrian stronghold
- Margaret of Anjou fled here after Northampton 1460
- they rejected the young king
2
Q
Why was wales still a problem in his second reign?
A
- Jasper Tudor didn’t flee untill 1471
- William Herbert’s son struggled to control Wales.
- removes his title of Earl of Pembroke 1479. Made Earldom of Huntington.
3
Q
Who did Edward IV give Wales to?
A
His son Edward, the Prince of Wales.
And Anthony Earl Rivers was to run his house hold.
4
Q
Where did Edward set up a council in Wales?
A
Ludlow
5
Q
What did the council do?
A
- Controlled lawlessness
- Took care of royal legal powers
- controlled Marches as well as Wales.
6
Q
What was the problem with Woodville control?
A
- Dukes like Buckingham believed he should be the dominant noble in Wales.
- Woodvilles are very unpopular
7
Q
Were Edward IV’s policies in a wales a success?
A
Yes
- reduced lawlessness
- introduction of council maintained this
- Richard III used a council in the north in his reign - suggesting it was a good idea.
