Richard III’s position as a usurper

Question 1

What did Richard III coronation suggest?

Answer 1

R3 coronation on the 6th July 1483 suggested that he was the real heir of York and therefore the rightful King

Question 2

Why did Richard usurp the throne?

Answer 2

R3 didn’t have a long-standing ambition for the throne as demonstrated by his loyalty to E4 during his reign
however, Richards loyalty didn’t stretch to the Woodvilles or the Queen

Question 3

What were the consequences of Richard’s actions?

Answer 3

Richard’s actions had immediate consequences
the Woodvilles resorted to active conspiracy
leading Gentry opposed him in the South and West as they were loyal to E4