The Wars of the Roses Flashcards
What year did the Wars of the Roses begin?
1455
What was “The Wars of the Roses”
A civil war to decide who should be king of England
Which 2 families waged the Wars of the Roses?
The House of Lancaster
The House of York
Why did the wars come to be known as “Wars of the Roses”?
Because the symbol of both families waging war was a Rose:
House of Lancaster - Red Rose
House of York - White Rose
Where was the last battle of the Wars of the Roses fought?
Bosworth Field
What year did the Wars of the Roses end?
1485
Which King lost the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485?
King Richard III of the House of York
Who became King after winning the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485?
Henry Tudor of the House of Lancaster
What was Henry Tudor known as after his coronation?
Henry VII
Who did King Henry VII mary to unite the House of Lancaster and the House of York?
Elizabeth of York - King Richard III niece
Which Royal dynasty started when King Henry VII ascended to the throne?
The House of Tudor
What was the symbol of the House of Tudor?
A red rose with a white rose inside it as a sign that the House of Lancaster and the House of York were now allies
