Reasons for the collapse of the readeption government

Question 1

Treaty of Angers

Answer 1

Margaret and Warwick reconciled on 22nd July 1470
Louis XI brokered a deal for Prince Edward to marry Warwick’s youngest daughter Anne and in return Warwick would restore Henry to the throne
Margaret and Edward would return once Henry was placed back on the throne

Question 2

Edward flees

Answer 2

Warwick landed in Devon in Spet 1470 and was joined by Clarence, Jasper Tudor and Oxford, joined by others
Warwick outmanoeuvred Edward by calling on his northern retainers to rise in revolt
Warwicks brother switched allegiance and betrayed Edward
Edward Fled to Norfolk and then to the Low Countries

Question 3

Henry returns

Answer 3

October 1470, with Warwick and an army in London pledging their allegiance to him

Question 4

Readeption instability

Answer 4

There was not enough land or money to reward Lancastrians
Most of the nobility were unsympathetic to Warwick’s government as the retiring Lancastrians were a threat to them
Some Lancastrians were unwilling too trust Warwicks intentions

Question 5

Reasons for Edward’s return 1

Answer 5

Warwicks mistake with treaty of angers
Went war with Burgundy but parliament were angered that this had not been consulted prior
London merchants were angered at a loss of export market for their goods
Burgundy was no obliged to support Edward

Question 6

Reasons for Edward’s return 2

Answer 6

Edward’s political skills
Landed in York March 1471 accompanied by 12,000 men and 36 ships
Had the unofficial support of Henry Percy, Montagu was unable to attack his forces
Claimed to be returning for the Dukedom of York

Question 7

Final showdown

Answer 7

Edward vs Warwick
Edward reached Coventry and cornered Warwick
Clarence changed sides back to Edward begged for his forgiveness
Failed to dislodge Warwick
Marched to London, gained support of Lord Howard and Cromwell

Question 8

Battle of Barnet

Answer 8

Easter Sunday 1471
Edward marched north from London waiting for Warwick
Warwick’s forces bombarded Yorkists throughout the night but failed as Edward camped closer than Warwick thought
Edward launched attack at 4am and used fog to his advantage
Warwick’s side was unaligned and there was mistrust between Warwick and Oxford
Oxfords men attacked montagus cry of treason
Warwick and Montagu kileld

Question 9

Battle of Tewkesbury

Answer 9

Prince Edward left to command
Edward released a barrage of arrows at Somerset men which forced them into attack
Lancastrians fled and were executed after 2 days fo hiding
Wenlock, Devon and Prince Edward’s brother were are killed