Purple

Question 1

To what extent was Edward IV responsible for the failure of the Lancastrian resistance in the years 1461 to 1464?

Answer 1

1. Edward - Appointed Warwick to deal with Northumberland. He arranged truces with Louis XI and James III of Scotland, cutting of aid to Henry. He pardoned ex lancs and was skilled in battle making him easy to support and root for
2. LANC WEAKNESSES - Henry was a poor figurehead and Margaret unpopular. Marg retreated from Northumberland. Lancs defected to Warwick eg. Ralph Percy in 1461. CA: still had supporters eg. Percies.
3. NEVILLES - Warwick conducted seiges of multiple castles and did a daily round of each. Warwick and Montagu won Hexham (may 1464) and Hedgely moor (april) CA: only in north