Successes and Failures of the Yorkist cause, 1459 - 1460 Flashcards
How much of a success was the Battle of Blore Heath for the Yorkists?
Date: September 1459
This battle happened when Salisbury (Warwick’s father) was stopped by Lord Audley when trying to reach Ludlow after returning from Calais. The battle was quite a big success for the Yorkists. The Yorkists were able to show their strength and Salisbury was able to reach Ludlow. Lord Audley was killed, and the Lancastrian’s offered the Yorkists a pardon (which they didn’t take), which was a sign of weakness.
How much of a success was the Rout of Ludford Bridge?
Date: October 1459
This was a big faliure for the Yorkists. In retaliation to the battle of Blore Heath, the Lancastrian army marched to Ludlow. The two sides met at Ludford Bridge. The Yorkists had failed to get enough support (they were outnumbered 3:1), and they also lost the support of the Calais men who Warwick had brought since they didn’t want to take arms against the King. The battle resulted in the flight of the Yorkists, with York and his second eldest son heading for Ireland, and Edward, Earl of March (York’s eldest son) going to Calais with the Nevilles.
How much of a success was the Parliament of Devils for the Yorkists?
Date: November 1459
This was a parliament called by the Lancastrians after Ludford bridge which put Margaret in a position of huge power. She attained (took the lands / titles of) 27 Yorkist leaders and sentanced them to death. She also disinherited their heirs. This was a huge blow for the Yorkists, but it gave them something to fight for with nothing to lose.
How much of a success was the Naval Battle of Sandwich for the Yorkists?
Date: January 1460
This was a success for the Yorkists, although not a massive one. Margaret was ammassing ships at Kent to take to Calais, when Wariwck stole them. The Yorkists gained ships and secured their postition in Calais, while the Lancastrians showed their weakness.
How much of a success was the Battle of Northampton for the Yorkists?
Date: July 1460
It was a huge success since the Yorkists (lead by Warwick and March) severly beat the Lancastrians at Northampton. Lord Grey’s men turned on the Lancastrians which was decisive in the battle. The Yorkists captured Henry, but Margaret and Edward escaped. Lords Buckingham, Shrewsbury, Egremont and Beumont died defending the King.
How much of a success was the Act of Accord for the Yorkists?
Date: October 1460
This was the act passed which put it in writing that York was in power, however because of this York lost a lot of support. It was still a good success.
How much of a success was the battle of Wakefield for the Yorkists?
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It was a huge faliure. The Yorkists were in Sandal Castle waiting for renforcements when they decided to march out to meet the Lancastrians, where they were throughouly defeated and York was killed.
